Macahri Washington Parker was a Tuskegee University student who recently passed away, leaving his family and community in mourning, find out more about him below
Macahri was a talented student-athlete who was pursuing mechanical engineering and playing for the university’s baseball team.
Macahri Washington Parker, Tuskegee University student athlete: Cause of death reason, bio, age and college
The SSU Baseball family is heartbroken to hear of the passing of Macahri Washington Parker, a standout on the Tuskegee University baseball team, and a leader across campus. We extend our deepest condolences and lift up his family, teammates, and the entire Golden Tiger community pic.twitter.com/mt2kl7XWfi
— Savannah State Baseball (@savstatebsb) August 13, 2025
Macahri was known for his leadership and vibrant spirit, and he has left a lasting impact on his peers, teammates, and the campus community as a whole.
Macahri Washington-Parker had received the Rose H. Lott Scholarship which was presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter.
Macahri Washington Parker passes away
A Tuskegee University student named Macahri Washington-Parker sadly passed away on August 10, 2025, in Georgiana, Alabama. Macahri was a junior, who majored in mechanical engineering at Tuskegee University and he was a key member of the Golden Tiger baseball team. His tragic and sudden death has deeply saddened the Tuskegee family and the wider university community.
Cause of death
As of now, the exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Tuskegee University and university officials have refrained from sharing details about the exact circumstances of his passing, citing respect for the privacy of Macahri and his family.
Sources told the AFRO that the 20-year-old died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, though university police have not confirmed the cause of his death.
His issued a statement through a Facebook post by Georgiana Memorial Funeral Home, saying “While we understand the phrase ‘Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal,’ this loss has left an indelible mark on our family, friends, spiritual community, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and Tuskegee University,” the statement read. “Our son was a remarkable young man whose light will forever shine brightly in the lives of many. Please pray for us as we continue to process our son’s untimely transition.”
Tributes and condolences
Following the news about his tragic death, Tuskegee University President Dr. Mark A. Brown expressed:
We are heart-broken to learn of Macahri’s passing. We will come together to uplift his family and each other during this time. I encourage everyone to seek counseling as needed and lean on each other for support.”
Meanwhile, Reginald Ruffin, who is the Director of Athletics, honored Macahri, saying:
Machari embodied what it means to be a Golden Tiger—hard-working, committed, and always willing to lead by example. His impact extended beyond the diamond into every space he entered on campus. Our entire athletics family mourns this tremendous loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.”
Macahri Washington Parker biography
Macahri Washington Parker was a student-athlete at Tuskegee University who hailed from Montgomery, Alabama. He was known for his dedication, leadership, and positive spirit, and he was deeply involved in campus life, balancing academics, athletics, and extracurricular leadership roles. Macahri was also a standout student athlete who played as an infielder for Tuskegee’s baseball team.
Age and height
Macahri Washington Parker was just 20 years old at the time of his passing and stood at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Education
Macahri Washington Parker attended the Brewbaker Tech Magnet High School before joining Tuskegee University, where he pursued mechanical engineering. He was a sophomore/rising junior who was active in leadership roles, including new student orientation and fraternity activities. Macahri was a respected member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc and a Golden Tiger baseball player.
He was also a New Student Orientation leader.
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