A community in King County is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 18-year-old Karma Cummins, who was found unresponsive alongside two teenagers at a Skyway apartment complex earlier this month.
On April 2, deputies responded to a call at the Creston Point Apartments and discovered Cummins, her 16-year-old sister, and a 14-year-old boy inside. Cummins tragically passed away at the scene. The two other teens were rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The 16-year-old girl has since recovered and been released, while the 14-year-old boy, identified as Bunja Hackett, remains hospitalized.
Loved ones say they’re still trying to process the devastation.
“They were like my daughters,” said their cousin Leajanique Pitre, recalling how close she was to both Cummins and her younger sister. “Karma was just a month away from turning 19. She was a beautiful soul and an amazing mother to her two-year-old daughter.”
Pitre said Cummins brought light and energy wherever she went.
“She was with me all the time. Every store I went to, she was by my side,” she said. “I’m going to miss everything about her. There wasn’t a bad thing I could say about her.”
The 14-year-old victim’s family also shared their pain, describing Bunja Hackett as a kind and dedicated teen.
“He’s such a sweet kid—into football, basketball, school,” said his aunt Charolette Bell. “This was just one of those tragic ‘wrong place, wrong time’ situations.”
According to Bunja’s mother, Iesha Hackett, doctors believe the incident may have involved fentanyl-laced cocaine. She says her son has no memory of what happened that night.
“He doesn’t remember anything,” she shared tearfully. “My baby doesn’t even know what happened.”
Both families are now using their pain to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs, especially the deadly impact of fentanyl.
“This doesn’t define who these kids are,” Pitre emphasized. “Drugs don’t discriminate. It doesn’t matter how you were raised or where you come from—any child can make a mistake.”
She’s encouraging all parents to have honest conversations with their children about the risks they might encounter.
“You can’t control everything your child sees or experiences,” Pitre said. “But you can provide guidance, support, and someone they can talk to—whether it’s a mentor, a coach, or a friend.”
As the community mourns, loved ones are remembering Cummins for the joy she brought into their lives—and hoping her story serves as a wake-up call for others.
