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02-06-2025
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Funeral Remembers Grapevine Lake Victim Ava Moore With Full Military Honors
Ava Moore, the 18-year-old victim of a jet ski on Grapevine Lake, received full military honors at her funeral over the weekend. Moore's funeral took place at The Met Church in Fort Worth at 3:30 p.m. on May 31, according to a statement from Amanda McNew, media manager for Grapevine Police. Since Moore was preparing for the Air Force Academy, as The Dallas Express previously reported, the United States Air Force gave her '[f]ull military honors' outside the church at the end of the service. 'The family has asked for privacy as they grieve the loss of their daughter,' McNew wrote in the statement. 'Ava's loss has been deeply felt throughout our community.' Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, a Republican, posted on X in honor of Moore. 'Ava Moore's Coming Home memorial was held today along with full military honors,' the congresswoman wrote. 'May she rest in peace and her family be blessed by her wonderful memory.' Kayakers met on Grapevine Lake on May 31 to remember Moore, scattering pedals on the water in her honor. Soon after the tragedy, Moore's family emphasized faith and forgiveness, as The Dallas Express reported. 'This is a difficult time for all involved, but also an opportunity for our beautiful girl to continue to impact our community,' her family said in a statement at the time. 'Out of this tragedy, God will make good, and that only can be accomplished through forgiveness.' While Moore was kayaking on Grapevine Lake during Memorial Day weekend, she was struck and killed by a jet ski allegedly operated by Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez, an illegal alien from Venezuela, as The Dallas Express reported at the time. The man who allegedly helped her flee the scene – committing a hit-and-run in the process – is Maikel Coello Perozo, another illegal alien from Venezuela. Under former President Joe Biden's administration, they unlawfully crossed the border in 2023, and officials captured and then released both of them. Gonzalez and Perozo fled the scene, sparking a multi-day manhunt. As The Dallas Express previously reported, police arrested them May 27 in Dallas. ICE lodged immigration holds with the suspects, who are now 'in removal proceedings.' They were initially held at the Grapevine Police Department but have since been transferred to the Tarrant County Jail. Gonzalez faces a manslaughter charge with a $500,000 bond, according to jail records. Perozo faces a charge of collision involving damage to a vehicle with a $2,500 bond and a charge of hindering apprehension/prosecution with a $750 bond. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott previously suggested the death penalty for the suspects, as The Dallas Express reported at the time. Andrew Mahaleris, Abbott's press secretary, emphasized in an email to The Dallas Express that 'Texans deserve protection from unchecked criminal activity.' 'The State of Texas has no tolerance for heinous criminals who kill Texans,' Mahaleris said in an email. 'The victim's family deserves swift justice, and the criminal illegal immigrants should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.' McNew asked the media to respect Moore's family and their privacy during this difficult time. 'We ask all media outlets to honor that request with care and sensitivity,' she wrote. 'The Grapevine Police Department remains committed to supporting her family and thanks members of the media for their continued compassion and respect.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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18-year-old kayaker killed after jet ski hit-and-run in Texas: Police
An 18-year-old who was kayaking on Grapevine Lake in Texas over Memorial Day weekend was killed after being struck by a jet ski, whose driver fled the scene, police said. The incident happened on Sunday evening when the jet ski, with a driver and a passenger onboard, hit the victim, Ava Moore, according to the Grapevine Police Department. Grapevine Lake is a reservoir in northern Texas, approximately 20 miles northwest of Dallas and northeast of Fort Worth. MORE: After weekend of tornadoes in South, more severe weather possible on Memorial Day The passenger on the jet ski remained at the scene to be interviewed by first responders, police said, while the driver fled with an adult male. While leaving the area, the driver and the man then struck another vehicle, according to Grapevine Police. Police are investigating the related automotive hit-and-run incident, while Texas Game Wardens are leading the investigation into Moore's death on the lake. MORE: Shooting on South Carolina charter boat leaves 11 injured: Police Grapevine Police released an image of the alleged jet ski driver, asking anyone with information about the incident and the individual to contact Grapevine Police detectives at cidmail@ "Our thoughts are with Ava's family and friends during this difficult time. Texas Game Wardens remain committed to keeping our public waters safe," Grapevine Police said in a statement. 18-year-old kayaker killed after jet ski hit-and-run in Texas: Police originally appeared on
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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18-year-old kayaker killed after jet ski hit-and-run in Texas: Police
An 18-year-old who was kayaking on Grapevine Lake in Texas over Memorial Day weekend was killed after being struck by a jet ski, whose driver fled the scene, police said. The incident happened on Sunday evening when the jet ski, with a driver and a passenger onboard, hit the victim, Ava Moore, according to the Grapevine Police Department. Grapevine Lake is a reservoir in northern Texas, approximately 20 miles northwest of Dallas and northeast of Fort Worth. MORE: After weekend of tornadoes in South, more severe weather possible on Memorial Day The passenger on the jet ski remained at the scene to be interviewed by first responders, police said, while the driver fled with an adult male. While leaving the area, the driver and the man then struck another vehicle, according to Grapevine Police. Police are investigating the related automotive hit-and-run incident, while Texas Game Wardens are leading the investigation into Moore's death on the lake. MORE: Shooting on South Carolina charter boat leaves 11 injured: Police "Our thoughts are with Ava's family and friends during this difficult time. Texas Game Wardens remain committed to keeping our public waters safe," Grapevine Police said in a statement. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident and the jet ski operator to contact Grapevine Police detectives at cidmail@ 18-year-old kayaker killed after jet ski hit-and-run in Texas: Police originally appeared on
26-05-2025
18-year-old kayaker killed after jet ski hit-and-run in Texas: Police
An 18-year-old who was kayaking on Grapevine Lake in Texas over Memorial Day weekend was killed after being struck by a jet ski, whose driver fled the scene, police said. The incident happened on Sunday evening when the jet ski, with a driver and a passenger onboard, hit the victim, Ava Moore, according to the Grapevine Police Department. Grapevine Lake is a reservoir in northern Texas, approximately 20 miles northwest of Dallas and northeast of Fort Worth. The passenger on the jet ski remained at the scene to be interviewed by first responders, police said, while the driver fled with an adult male. While leaving the area, the driver and the man then struck another vehicle, according to Grapevine Police. Police are investigating the related automotive hit-and-run incident, while Texas Game Wardens are leading the investigation into Moore's death on the lake. "Our thoughts are with Ava's family and friends during this difficult time. Texas Game Wardens remain committed to keeping our public waters safe," Grapevine Police said in a statement.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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18-year-old kayaker killed in jet ski hit-and-run on Grapevine Lake
GRAPEVINE, Texas - An 18-year-old woman died after being struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake on Sunday. What we know Grapevine firefighters responded to a report of an injured person near Oak Grove Park around 5:20 p.m. Sunday. Officials said the victim, identified as Ava Renee Moore, was kayaking when she was hit by a jet ski. She was pulled to shore and treated for severe head trauma before being taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died. Investigators said two women were on the jet ski when it struck Moore. The passenger remained at the scene and was interviewed by first responders. The driver fled with a man, and the pair struck a vehicle as they left the area. Grapevine police are investigating the vehicle hit-and-run. The Texas Game Wardens are leading the investigation into the water incident. What you can do Here is a photo of the suspected jet ski driver. Anyone with information is urged to contact Grapevine police. What we don't know It's unclear what relationship, if any, the fleeing individuals had to each other. Their identities have not been released. The Source Information in this article comes from Grapevine officials, the Texas Game Wardens and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office.
