Tragedy Strikes as Teen Employee Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend

Blacksburg, VA – Serenity Hawley, a 17-year-old employee at Your Pizza Pie, was tragically killed on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, when her ex-boyfriend shot her before turning the gun on himself. The incident occurred in a nearby parking garage and has left the community in shock and mourning.

Serenity, a senior at Blacksburg High School who had recently been accepted into Virginia Tech, had been working at Your Pie Pizza for about two years. She was well-known and loved by her colleagues and customers alike. The news of her untimely death has devastated those who knew her.

The incident was reported to the police, who have not released details of the crime. However, they have stated that it appears to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation is still active and ongoing.

No-Contact Order Obtained by Serenity Hawley

Prior to the tragic event, Serenity had obtained a no-contact order from Blacksburg High School against her ex-boyfriend, identified as Croney Monk. Her mother, Heather Waldron, had also urged her daughter to seek a restraining order against him. The school was aware of the suspect’s history of disturbing behavior, and the family believes that more could have been done to protect Serenity.

The community has rallied around the Hawley family in their time of grief. A GoFundMe campaign was created to help cover the funeral expenses, and it has already surpassed its target amount. The campaign page is filled with heartfelt messages and memories of Serenity, highlighting the impact she had on those around her.

A Life Cut Short

As the community mourns the loss of Serenity, a makeshift memorial has been created outside the parking garage where the tragic incident took place. Flowers and candles adorn the area, serving as a reminder of the young life that was taken too soon.

Serenity’s father, John Hawley, shared that his daughter was killed just two days before her eighteenth birthday. She had plans to celebrate by watching the Virginia Tech women’s basketball game on her birthday.

The loss of Serenity Hawley has left the Blacksburg community in shock and mourning. As they come to terms with this devastating tragedy, they are determined to remember her as a beloved daughter, sister, friend, teammate, and student. The impact she had on those around her will be cherished and remembered for years to come.