Utah cheer gym responds to loss of Addi Smith after apparent murder-suicide in Las Vegas

Описание: The Utah cheerleading community mourns the passing of Addi Smith, who has been confirmed by her coach as the young girl killed in Las Vegas while attending a cheerleading competition.

Las Vegas Metro Police said in a press release that this event is being investigated as a murder-suicide. They said a mother shot her daughter and then herself. Police did not release the names of the victims. Social media users, family members and both current and former coaches identified Addi as the victim, and her mother, Tawnia McGeegan, as the other deceased.

In a press release, Kori Uyetake, owner of Utah Xtreme Cheer, said:

“With the heaviest hearts, we share the devastating news that our sweet athlete Addi has passed away. We are completely heartbroken. No words do the situation justice. She was so beyond loved, and she will always be a part of the UXC family. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers and continue to send them love as they navigate this unimaginable loss. We ask that you respect their privacy during this time. Addi, we love you tremendously.”

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