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Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Dallas elementary school boy, 9, is horrifically killed while crossing the street
A nine-year-old Dallas boy was horrifically killed while crossing the street with his twin sister and mother near his school, and the driver may get off. Jose Garcia was crossing Marsalis Avenue with his mom and sister and another child on Thursday when they were struck from a driver. Garcia died, while his sister was left in a serious, non-life-threatening condition, according to Fox 4 News. An 11-year-old girl was also like in a serious, but non-life-threatening condition, while Garcia's mother was reported to be in stable condition. Despite the tragedy, the driver of the truck may get off scot-free as the Dallas Police Department has ruled it an accident, according to Fox 4 News. Police do not believe the driver was speeding at the time of the accident. Garcia and the others were not using the crosswalk when they were struck, the outlet said. A nearby resident said many students cross at the same point the group of four did and believes change needs to happen to protect to others, they told Fox 4 News. A vigil was held for Garcia at Botelo Elementary on Friday, the last day of school. Teacher Yuri Ellett told the outlet that Garcia was a happy child and enjoyed attending his classes. 'I just know he was happy,' she said. 'He was happy here at school with his friends.' Due to the students' ages, educators didn't tell the young scholars much, but parents turns out in droves to grieve of the loss of the bright boy. Candles, flowers, and balloons, alongside a photo of the boy, were seen at the event, where parents were seen holding onto each other. A makeshift memorial was also placed at the crosswalk, where friends and families and community members laid out stuff animals, balloons, and a cross near the curb. During the vigil, a hoard of pastel balloons were released into the sky. 'We cannot say that we understand what she's going through, you know, but we can definitely feel compassionate,' parent Cynthia Rocha told Fox 4 News.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Oak Cliff elementary school holds vigil for 9-year-old killed while crossing street
The Brief A 9-year-old boy who was killed while crossing the street in front of an Oak Cliff elementary school has been identified. The Dallas Police Department has called the incident an accident, and the driver of the truck is not expected to face charges. The community held a vigil for the boy, showing support for his grieving family. OAK CLIFF, Texas - After three children and an adult were hit by a truck while crossing the street near an Oak Cliff elementary school, the child killed in the incident has been identified. Family, friends, classmates and school staff are grieving 9-year-old Jose Garcia after his tragic death Thursday afternoon. The Dallas Police Department is calling this crash an accident. It does not appear the driver of the truck will face charges, and police do not believe they were speeding when the crash occurred. It appears the four people hit were not using a crosswalk. All that being said, people are certainly grieving, because a 9-year-old boy lost his life. The Latest A crowd outside Botello Elementary in Oak Cliff gathered around a photo of Garcia and the child's grieving mother at a vigil on Friday. The 9-year-old boy was with his mother, twin sister and another child, crossing Marsalis Avenue in front of the school on Thursday afternoon, when they were struck by a truck. Jose Garcia died, and the others are recovering from injuries and emotional trauma. For families choosing to attend the vigil, it was time to reflect, and let the family of Jose Garcia know they have a community showing love and support. The backstory Dallas Fire said the child victims were a 9-year-old boy, later identified as Garcia, who left the scene in critical condition, along with a 9-year-old girl in serious but non-life-threatening condition and an 11-year-old girl in serious but non-life-threatening condition. The two surviving children and Garcia's mother were reported as being in stable condition Thursday night. One resident who lives nearby says the crossing point is often used by students, and believes a change is needed to prevent further incidents like this from happening again. What they're saying Cynthia Rocha, a Botelo Elementary parent, organized Friday's vigil with neighbors, students and teachers. "We cannot say that we understand what she's going through, you know, but we can definitely feel compassionate," said Rocha. "I just know he was happy," teacher Yuri Ellett said. "He was happy here at school with his friends." Ellett says Friday, the last day of school before summer break, should've felt exciting. Instead… "It felt cloudy and rainy, even though the sun was out." Some students are too young to comprehend the loss. Ellett says not much was said to students during the school day. "Just very, very vague detail," said Ellett. "The conversation as to what actually happened is a conversation that needs to be happening with parents." The Source Information in this article came from the Dallas Police Department, vigil attendees and previous FOX 4 reporting.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect arrested in deadly downtown Phoenix shooting
The Brief Jose Garcia, 23, is accused of shooting and killing Jiehiason Lane, 26, in downtown Phoenix on April 27. Police believe there is cell phone footage of the shooting and are asking anyone with footage to submit it for evidence. PHOENIX - Police say a man is under arrest following a deadly shooting in downtown Phoenix in late April. What we know It happened near 2nd and McKinley streets back on April 27 at around 12:30 a.m. Phoenix Police say 23-year-old Jose Garcia is now behind bars on second-degree murder charges. Investigators have identified the victim who was gunned down as 26-year-old Jiehiason Lane. "At this time, detectives do not believe there are any other outstanding suspects," Phoenix Police say. What we don't know We still don't know what led up to the shooting. What you can do "Investigators believe there is additional cell phone footage captured by witnesses during the incident," Phoenix Police said. If you have footage or information, click here to submit it. You can also contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee tennis advances to NCAA Tournament Super Regional
Tennessee tennis advances to NCAA Tournament Super Regional No. 14 seed Tennessee (22-8) completed a, 4-3, comeback win against Duke (19-9) on Sunday at Barksdale Stadium. Tennessee advances to a NCAA Tournament Super Regional for a sixth consecutive year. The Vols trailed Duke, 3-0, after the Blue Devils claimed a doubles point. Tennessee's Jose Garcia and Lance Nisbet's doubles match went unfinished. Alex Kotzen, Shunsuke Mitsui, Jan Kobierski and Ian Cruz recorded singles wins for Tennessee. The Vols will next face No. 3 seed Texas on Saturday. First serve between the two SEC schools is slated for 2 p.m. EDT in Austin, Texas. Tennessee-Duke tennis results Singles #23 Alex Kotzen (TENN) def. #25 Pedro Rodenas (DU) 7-5, 6-7 (3-7), 7-5 #29 Shunsuke Mitsui (TENN) def. #47 Cooper Williams (DU) 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 Andreja Petrovic (DU) def. Alejandro Moreno (TENN) 6-4, 7-5 Remy Dugardin (DU) def. Jose Garcia (TENN) 6-0, 6-1 Jan Kobierski (TENN) def. Connor Krug (DU) 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3) Ian Cruz (TENN) def. Saahith Jayaraman (DU) 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 Order of finish: 4,3,2,6,5,1 Doubles #7 Cooper Williams/Theo Winegar (DU) def. #9 Alex Kotzen/Alejandro Moreno (TENN) 6-3 #62 Pedro Rodenas/Andreja Petrovic (DU) def. Shunsuke Mitsui/Alan Jesudason (TENN) 6-2 Jose Garcia/Lance Nisbet (TENN) vs. #90 Remy Dugardin/G Planelles Ripoll (DU) 4-4, unfinished Order of finish: 2,1 Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Students urged to apply Destination El Paso scholarship
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso students are encouraged to apply for the Legends and ASM Global Stars scholarship worth $2,500. According to the news release by El Paso Live, the scholarship is a partnership with Legends, ASM Global and Destination El Paso. Students are eligible to apply if they live within a 30-mile (50km) radius of Destination El Paso, located at One Civic Center in Downtown El Paso, according to the news release. 'Legends and ASM Global are committed to strengthening communities and investing in people, and we are proud to be able to extend this program to students in our community,' Jose Garcia, president and CEO of Destination El Paso, said. Students can apply for the scholarship through ASM Global's website and applications close on May 8. According to El Paso Live, the Legends and ASM Global Star scholarship program will award 100 scholarships globally, totaling $250,000. 'Gaining an opportunity in the sports, entertainment, and event industries is one of the most fulfilling and exciting career paths. Our goal is to assist students from all backgrounds in their journey toward employment and advancement in the live entertainment business, while nurturing the industry's next generation of key players,' Garcia said. For more information and application information, you can visit ASM Global's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
