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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man pleads guilty to 2024 carjacking, shooting charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man pleaded guilty to 2024 carjacking and shooting charges on Wednesday. According to the United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Tennessee, on April 15, Jaylen Simpson, 23, pleaded guilty to carjacking resulting in serious bodily injury and the use of a firearm during a crime of violence. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 16, and he will face a minimum of 10 years to life in prison for the discharge of the firearm. Last year, he was charged with Attempted First Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery, Theft of Property $2,500 or less to wit a Firearm, Reckless Driving, Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, Evading Arrest on Foot, and Employment of a Firearm during the Commission of a Dangerous Felony. Man shot during car theft, suspect detained On May 16, 2024, Simpson was hiding in the backyard in the 3400 block of West Horn Lake Road, and the resident confronted him outside. Reports say the suspect shot the victim in the stomach before he took off in the victim's Kia Cadenza. Officers responded to the shooting at the residence just before 8 a.m. The victim was located on the scene and transported to Regional One Hospital in critical condition. Three juveniles charged for mobile home fires in Crittenden County A little before 9 a.m., the car was found in the area of Kimball and Pendleton. Officers saw the car and tried to stop it, but Simpson reportedly sped off. The car came to a stop in the 2200 block of Lamar Avenue. Simpson fled the scene on foot with his backpack. According to reports, officers caught Simpson on Arlington Road. When they searched his backpack, they found a loaded gun that was stolen from a car on May 4, 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Kyren Lacy Died Days Before His Grand Jury Hearing for Hit-and-Run: What to Know About Legal Case
2025 NFL Draft hopeful Kyren Lacy died days before a grand jury was set to begin arguments over his alleged hit-and-run case. News of Lacy's death was confirmed by local Louisiana outlet WAFB 9 just one day before the hearing was scheduled to begin on April 14, 2025. The former Louisiana State University wide receiver was arrested in December 2024 and charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless driving after authorities presumed he was involved in a fatal car accident that killed one individual and injured others. Lacy was released on bond two days before declaring for the NFL Draft. He had maintained his innocence in the legal case. 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Kyren Lacy Dead at 24, Family Member Confirms Keep scrolling for everything to know about the incident and legal case: The Louisiana State Police alleged in December 2024 that Lacy was involved in a highway car crash that led to the death of an individual. As Lacy was illegally passing the other vehicles, the driver of a northbound pickup truck abruptly braked and swerved to the right to avoid a head-on collision with the approaching Dodge,' a press release read. 'Traveling behind the pickup was a 2017 Kia Cadenza whose driver swerved left to avoid the oncoming Dodge Charger. As the Kia Cadenza took evasive action to avoid impact with the Dodge, it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento.' At the time, Lacy's agent, Rocky Arceneaux, told ESPN in a statement that his client was 'fully cooperating with the authorities.' Lacy turned himself into the police following the car accident and was arrested on charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless driving. He was released on a $151,000 bond — two days before declaring for the NFL Draft. Celebrity Deaths of 2025: Aubrey Plaza's Husband Jeff Baena and More Stars We've Lost This Year Lacy's lawyer claimed in a February 2025 statement that the athlete was not involved in the crash. 'On the day of the accident, Mr. Lacy was driving on a road with two lanes, one in each direction. While he briefly passed other vehicles, he safely reentered his lane without incident,' attorney Matthew Ory said. 'The collision that resulted in the death of [another driver] was not caused by Mr. Lacy's actions. The accident occurred directly in front of him when a second vehicle in the oncoming lane crossed the centerline and collided with [the] vehicle, in which he was a passenger.' According to Ory, Lacy only 'cautiously went around the vehicles after passage was safe.' 'It is crucial to emphasize that Mr. Lacy did not cause or contribute to the crash. There was no suspicion of alcohol or drug use involved,' Ory added in his statement. 'Furthermore, contrary to some media reports, Mr. Lacy never 'returned' to the scene of the accident. … He did not believe he was at fault for the accident, and as such, he continued with his daily activities. Throughout his career, Mr. Lacy has been an exemplary community member and teammate. We ask that he not be judged prematurely, and we are confident that further investigation will show he acted within the bounds of the law.' News broke one day before the grand jury hearing that Lacy had died at the age of 24. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. 'Rest easy lil bro 🕊,' NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. wrote via Instagram Stories on April 13, 2025, sharing a photo of the pair in a locker room.
CNN
13-04-2025
- CNN
Former LSU wide receiver and NFL prospect Kyren Lacy dies at 24
Former Louisiana State University (LSU) wide receiver Kyren Lacy has died, the school's athletic department announced Sunday. He was 24. 'We're saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy,' LSU said in a statement to CNN. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.' According to CNN affiliate WAFB, Lacy was found dead in Houston early Sunday morning. The school did not provide a cause of death. CNN has reached out to the Harris County Medical Examiner's office, Lacy's attorney and agent for comment. The LSU Football family mourns the loss of Kyren Lacy In January, Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle after police said Lacy caused a December 17 automobile accident in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall and injured two other people. Lacy turned himself in and was later released on $151,000 bail on January 12, according to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office's online records. According to a January police news release, Lacy was behind the wheel of a 2023 Dodge Charger, driving 'recklessly' and illegally passing other vehicles while driving at a 'high rate of speed.' He is accused of 'crossing the centerline and entering the northbound lane while in a designated No-Passing Zone.' The police stated that Lacy's actions caused the driver of a 2017 Kia Cadenza to swerve over the centerline to avoid impact with the Charger. The Cadenza then 'collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento.' Lacy's agent, Rocky Arceneaux, said in January that the facts of the case 'will ultimately demonstrate the truth, but we respect the need for a full and thorough investigation.' A grand jury was scheduled to start hearing evidence Monday, WAFB reports, according to his lawyer. Two days after the fatal accident, Lacy posted on X that he was declaring for the 2025 NFL draft, which takes place from April 24-26. Lacy did not play in the Tigers' 44-31 Texas Bowl victory against Baylor University on December 31. The Thibodaux, Louisiana, native played the last three seasons at LSU after transferring from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Last season, Lacy was tied for most receiving touchdowns in the Southeastern Conference with nine. He started 12 games, catching 58 passes for 866 yards. In 39 games, Lacy caught 112 passes for 1,692 yards and 16 touchdowns with the Tigers.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Yahoo
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy denies causing fatal crash, attorney says
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has denied causing a December crash that left an elderly man dead, according to a statement from his attorney, Matthew Ory. Lacy, 24, of Thibodaux, turned himself in earlier this month after Louisiana State Police issued an arrest warrant for negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle. He was released after posting $151,000 bail. According to the Louisiana State Police (LSP), Lacy's Dodge Charger was traveling south on Louisiana Highway 20 when he allegedly passed multiple vehicles in a no-passing zone, forcing two oncoming cars to swerve. Investigators said the evasive maneuvers caused a head-on collision between a Kia Cadenza and a Kia Sorento, killing 78-year-old Herman Hall, a passenger in the Sorento. LSP said Lacy drove around the crash site and left the scene without rendering aid, calling emergency services, or reporting his involvement. In a statement, Lacy's attorney, Matthew Ory, said his client did not cause the crash. Ory claimed the collision occurred in front of Lacy after another vehicle crossed the centerline, striking Hall's vehicle. Louisiana man charged with 4th DWI offense after wrong-way crash on I-10 'At no time did Mr. Lacy's vehicle strike the rear of Mr. Hall's vehicle, nor did any of the vehicles Mr. Lacy passed collide with his,' Ory stated. 'After the collision occurred in front of Mr. Lacy, he cautiously went around the vehicles after passage was safe.' Ory added that Lacy's actions after the crash, including sharing graduation photos and engaging in training, were not intended to minimize the tragedy. 'Mr. Lacy did not believe he was at fault for the accident,' Ory said, urging against premature judgment. LSP investigators contend Lacy's reckless driving and failure to remain at the scene violated multiple state laws. Their investigation concluded that Lacy's high-speed passing in a no-passing zone directly contributed to the crash. Ory emphasized that there was no suspicion of alcohol or drug use involved in the incident and said he is confident further investigation will clear Lacy of wrongdoing. Lacy, who played four seasons of college football—including his final year at LSU—has not publicly commented on the charges. This case remains under investigation. Louisiana State Police urge anyone with additional information to contact Troop C at (985) 857-3680. Super Bowl LIX could break sports betting records Like father, like son: Jeremiah Trotter Jr. continues legacy of Eagles Super Bowl linebackers 5 takeaways from the Trump, Netanyahu joint presser $1M to help reenvision Friendship Park Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy denies causing fatal crash, attorney says Senate confirms Pam Bondi to lead Justice Department Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
