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New York Post
20-06-2025
- New York Post
Bride-to-be killed in horrific wrong-way drunk-driving crash that put fiancé in a coma weeks before wedding: cops
An alleged drunk driver killed a bride-to-be in a horrific wrong-way crash in Oklahoma just weeks before her wedding — as her fiancé expressed his love for her in their final moments together. Katelyn Callahan, 23, and Tristen Cherry, 24, were returning home from the Calf Fry Festival in Stillwater festival with two teenagers when the alleged boozed-up driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma City slammed into the car around 2:30 a.m. on May 2, according to reports. 'I kind of sat up in my seat, and I see headlights,' Cherry, who was riding in the backseat and spent nearly a month in a coma, told KJRH of the heart-wrenching final seconds before tragedy struck. 5 Katelyn Callahan, 23, and Tristen Cherry, 24, were returning home from the Calf Fry Festival when they were hit by a drunk driver. KJRH 'I said, 'Katelyn, I love you.' And we hit.' Callahan, who was driving, was pronounced dead at the scene. 5 Callahan was pronounced dead at the tragic scene on May 2. KOCO 5 The pair, who had been together for three years, were set to tie the knot on May 31 in Bristow. Cherry, who suffered nearly five dozen facial fractures, a lacerated kidney, lost teeth, had his mouth wired shut and underwent multiple surgeries, received the devastating news just days after waking up from his coma, the outlet reported. 'It's taken me some time,' said the restaurant manager, who has since been discharged. 5 The couple, who had been together for three years, were set to wed on May 31. KOCO 5 'Still do, to understand. But it's not the easiest thing in the world. I talk to Katelyn every day. The most I can ask for at this point is healing. That's from head to toe. Healing takes time, and time takes healing. So I'm just letting time go by.' The accused inebriated culprit, 29-year-old Sergio Ibarra, was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter and three counts of driving under the influence, People reported. Ibarra and his 36-year-old passenger were also hospitalized, along with the teen riders in the mangled car, following the tragic incident. 5 The crash left Cherry severely injured and in a coma for nearly a month. KOCO 5 A heartbroken Cherry spent what was supposed to be his wedding day in the hospital, surrounded by family and members of his bridal party who gathered to honor the sullen occasion. 'I saw Katelyn in her wedding dress in pictures,' Cherry said, KJRH reported. 'She was gorgeous. All my groomsmen came up. Some of her bridesmaids came up. It was her family, my family. It was a great time.' 5 Cherry learned his nursing student fiancé died days after waking up from his coma. KOCO 5 The couple described their relationship as 'the greatest love story this town has ever seen,' according to their wedding website. Although they went to high schools just 10 minutes apart, Cherry and his nursing student love became 'inseparable' after he invited her to be his date his his fraternity's formal, calling the pairing 'God's plan.' 'The two…still adore the time they first locked eyes and felt the strength they both had for each other, little did they know they'd be getting married in the near future,' the wedding website said. 'The love continues to grow as days go by and forever shall they both live healthy and compassionate, sharing their heart and soul, blood in blood out, undying love.'
Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Police show up after dad kills son, dog and himself - then find something worse
Police uncovered the bodies of a dad, his 10-year-old son and the family dog inside the home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma - before a search turned up another member of the same family Police attending a home where a dad had killed his son, dog and himself made an even more gruesome discovery when they searched inside the property. Rodney Shippy, 58, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after allegedly killing his 10-year-old son, Logan, in a suspected murder -suicide. Officers also discovered the family dog dead inside the home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma during the search on Wednesday - and soon after located the body of the body of 20-year-old daughter Alyssa, who had not been been seen since November. It was the same house where the childrens' mother Lisa, 41, had tragically taken her life three years earlier. Police have not officially identified the woman found inside the house this week, but relative Patti Williams identified her as Alyssa while speaking to local television station KJRH. Officers had been dispatched to the property after worried out-of-state relatives reported that they had not seen the young woman in several months. They had grown concerned about her and the family's welfare after a video this year showed the home in a state of serious disrepair, with rubbish strewn across multiple rooms. Patti described the conditions there as "not suitable for a child" and said there was "no running water" inside the house. Paying tribute to the two children, she described Logan as "so smart and "eager to learn", and called Alyssa a "bright light in this world". A GoFundMe page has now been set up to cover their funeral costs, and has so far raised $2,300 (£1,700) of a $4,000 (£2,900) target. A statement from Broken Arrow Police Department on Wednesday night said: "Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and neighbours affected by this incident. Anytime a life is lost in our community, especially a child, it is a tragedy. "This afternoon, shortly after 4 PM, officers served a search warrant related to a missing person investigation involving 20-year-old Alyssa Shippy. Her disappearance was recently reported to our department by out-of-state relatives. "Upon entering the residence, officers discovered an adult male with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, as well as a juvenile male, and a dog, all dead. Due to the condition of the home, investigators have since located an additional body believed to be an adult female." A later update read: "We can now confirm the adult male found dead inside the house is 58-year-old Rodney Shippy. The juvenile male found dead is his 10-year-old son. We will not be releasing his name. "At this time, the identity of the woman found dead has not been confirmed. The medical examiner will conduct a full investigation to make a positive identification. However, we can confirm, Alyssa Shippy is Rodney's daughter.", *If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@ or visit their site to find your local branch.
New York Post
31-05-2025
- New York Post
Father kills son with autism, 10, family dog and self in apparent murder-suicide in home where missing daughter, 20, was also found dead
A troubled father fatally shot his autistic son and the family dog before turning the gun on himself inside their Oklahoma home — where his wife had taken her own life three years earlier, according to police and reports. Rodney Shippy, 58, who was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, allegedly killed his 10-year-old son, Logan, in an apparent murder-suicide at their ill-fated Broken Arrow residence, the Broken Arrow Police Department announced. Police discovered the slain bodies and the dead pooch Wednesday afternoon while serving a search warrant after concerned out-of-state relatives reported that Shippy's daughter, Alyssa, had been missing since November. 5 Rodney Shippy, his son and his daughter were found dead inside of their home. KJRH The 20-year-old's lifeless body was later found inside the disheveled home. A medical examiner is working to confirm her cause of death, police said. 'We are heartbroken to share that two beloved members of our family, Alyssa and Logan (brother and sister) passed away tragically and unexpectedly,' the children's grief-stricken family wrote on a GoFundMe. 'Their loss has left our family in deep grief and unprepared for the financial burden that comes with arranging their funerals.' 5 Police found the bodies inside the home on Wednesday afternoon. KJRH The grim discovery marks the latest in a series of tragic deaths that have haunted the family since August 2022, when the disturbed father's wife, Lisa Shippy, 41, killed herself at the same West Roanoke Street house, KJRH reported. Five months later, Lisa's mother, Diane Carpenter, 56, was stabbed to death by her husband, 66-year-old Kenny Carpenter, who then shot himself during a four-hour standoff with police in South Broken Arrow. 5 Relatives and neighbors claimed Logan was nonverbal and said the home was 'not suitable' for children. KJRH Neighbors and loved ones, who said Logan was nonverbal, described the family's doomed residence as 'not suitable' for children, adding that the tormented father became increasingly isolated following his wife's death. 'No running water, trash — looked like a completely different house,' relative Patti Williams told the outlet. '[Rodney] seemed to be holding it together for months after [Lisa] passed … then he started estranging himself to everyone.' 5 Trash covered the floor of the home when police arrived on the scene. KJRH While a motive behind the heinous slaying remains unknown, public records suggest that Shippy was on the verge of losing his house, which he purchased with his wife in 2021, People reported. In January, US Bank National Association filed a foreclosure notice on the residence in Tulsa County District Court, citing $135,000 in unpaid principal. Rodney was given until June to respond to the court notice, records showed. As the investigation continues, Williams said the children's lives were savagely cut short. 5 Police have not yet released a motive for the brutal killings. KJRH 'Logan was so smart, eager to learn, everyone who met him loved him,' Williams told KJRH. 'Alyssa was a bright light in this world. She had a beautiful life ahead of her, and I feel like their lives are stolen from them.' If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Time of India
Two teenage basketball stars, coach, and school employee among eight killed in fiery collision in Kansas
Credits: Facebook/ X/ KJRH Eight people, including two teenage basketball stars from Tulsa, a former coach, and a school employee, tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision near Greeley, Kansas, on Sunday evening. The crash occurred just after 5:45 p.m. on U.S. Highway 169, resulting in two vehicles bursting into flames. One person survived and was the victims were Donald 'DJ' Laster, 14, a freshman standout at Booker T. Washington High School , and Kyrin Schumpert , 14, a ninth grader at Union High School . Both teens were part of the Oklahoma Chaos basketball team. Laster was described as a dedicated student-athlete, one of only two freshmen to make the varsity basketball team. He was known for his bright personality, and according to Ron Horton, a teacher at Booker T. Washington, Laster's kindness stood out as much as his athletic talent. "He was just a good guy," Horton said. "He was always smiling, and everyone loved being around him."Also killed in the crash were Wayne T. Walls, 41, a former teacher and coach at Carver Middle School in Tulsa, and Ja'mon Gilstrap, 33, a transportation team member for Tulsa Public Schools . Walls had been a mentor and coach to many young athletes, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and crash took place when a GMC Yukon XL, attempting to pass a slower-moving vehicle, collided head-on with a Subaru Legacy. Both vehicles swerved before crashing into the shoulder, where they exploded into flames. The wreck occurred on a dangerous stretch of highway, with witnesses describing the scene as catastrophic. 'It was definitely a bad wreck,' said a local resident who saw the smoke rising from the crash site. The two vehicles were nearly completely destroyed by the Public Schools confirmed that three of the victims were part of their community: Laster, Walls, and Gilstrap. The district expressed profound sorrow in a statement on Monday. Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson said, 'We have lost friends, brothers, sons, and fathers. I am heartbroken for those who lost loved ones, and I am committed to honoring the immense impact each of these people had in our schools and in the lives of our young people.'The Union Public Schools district, where Schumpert was a freshman, also mourned his loss, stating, 'It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the tragic passing of one of our students. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those impacted.'Following the tragedy, both districts have provided support for students and staff, including access to counselors and psychologists. At Booker T. Washington, where DJ Laster had been a standout athlete, Ron Horton reflected on Laster's impact, emphasizing the teen's ability to balance academics and sports while maintaining a positive attitude. "He was a light," Horton said. 'It's a shock that he's gone.'The crash site remained closed for several hours as authorities conducted their investigation. The Kansas Highway Patrol is continuing to examine the cause of the collision, but no specific details have been released. The crash serves as a reminder of the dangers on this stretch of road, often cited by locals as a hazardous area due to its winding and narrow nature.
CNN
31-03-2025
- Climate
- CNN
Storms target East Coast after leaving 2 dead Sunday
StormsFacebookTweetLink Follow A dangerous, wide-reaching storm will affect the eastern seaboard after touching off several tornadoes, dropping baseball-sized hail and killing at least two people in the central US this weekend. A semi-truck driver was killed in Valparaiso, Indiana, early Sunday when powerful winds blew his vehicle over, according to CNN affiliate WLS. Winds in the area gusted to 80 mph at the time. In Oklahoma's Cherokee County early Sunday, a thunderstorm knocked a tree onto a couple's trailer next to the Illinois River, killing a man inside, officials told CNN affiliate KJRH. Gusts in the area neared 50 mph, according to KJRH. These thunderstorms were ongoing Monday morning in parts of the South and will once again put tens of millions of people in harm's way as they track east through the day. More than 400,000 homes and businesses were without power Monday morning, according to A majority of the outages were in Michigan, where severe thunderstorms slammed the southern half of the state and ice brought down power lines in the north Sunday. Outages were also climbing in Louisiana and Mississippi. At least one confirmed tornado occurred in seven states – Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois and Michigan – Sunday as severe thunderstorms stretched over hundreds of miles of the US. A possible tornado caused damage in McEwen, Tennessee, a town about 50 miles west of Nashville, according to CNN affiliate WSMV. The roof was torn off at least one home in the McEwen area. The homeowners were trapped inside but were not injured, the county sheriff told WSMV. March has already delivered an extraordinary number of tornado reports, surpassing the number from the same time last year. Some of the same regions struck by deadly storms earlier this month once again found themselves in harm's way Sunday, including northeastern Arkansas. The storms also dumped damaging hail, some up to the size of baseballs, with more than 200 hail reports submitted to the Storm Prediction Center Sunday. Photos from the Oklahoma City area sent to CNN affiliate KOCO late Saturday showed hailstones ranging from about the size of a quarter to a golf ball, many of them spiked. Powerful winds also brought down trees and power lines. Many of the most intense storms struck after nightfall, elevating the danger. Storm damage can be incredibly difficult to spot in the dark, as one driver in Louisville, Kentucky, learned Sunday night, when they collided with a tree that had fallen across a road. The driver was checked by emergency services. Heavy rain also deluged some areas, leading to dangerous flash flooding. Flash flood emergencies – the highest level of flash flood warning – were issued Sunday afternoon in southern Mississippi after more than 6 inches of rain fell in a very short period. Additional flash flooding is likely Monday, especially across the South. In the Midwest, Michigan felt the wide-reaching storm's warm, severe thunderstorm side as well as its cold, icy side. Up to half an inch of ice accumulated on power lines and trees in northern Michigan. The snow and ice ended in the state early Monday morning. To the south in the state's Kalamazoo County, officials were juggling more than 130 reports of storm damage 'and rapidly counting,' the sheriff's office said on Facebook late Sunday. More trees weakened by the high winds and drenched soil are likely to fall, the sheriff warned, urging residents to treat any downed wires as live and dangerous. Southern Michigan also had two confirmed tornadoes Sunday. Damaging thunderstorms were roaring through parts of the Southeast Monday morning and will get stronger and more expansive as they track east throughout the day. A level 3 of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms is in place from Mississippi through the Carolinas Monday and includes Mobile, Alabama, Atlanta and Raleigh, North Carolina, according to the SPC. Storms in this area could unleash widespread damaging wind gusts, hail and tornadoes. These storms could produce flooding as some of them will train – or move across the same areas – repeatedly. Severe thunderstorms will fire up farther north by the afternoon and evening and span nearly the entire East Coast. Cities from New Orleans to New York City fall within the affected zone, though the specific threats will vary. The Northeast's primary threat will be damaging wind gusts and hail but tornadoes cannot be ruled out. The storms are expected to linger overnight from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast before moving into the Atlantic Ocean by Tuesday. This year has already seen numerous tornadoes, with approximately 300 tornado reports logged since January—nearly double the 164 reported by this time last year. Last year, tornado activity surged in late spring and persisted through December, resulting in nearly 2,000 tornado reports. It was the second-most tornado reports in a single year in the past 15 years, surpassed only by 2017. This spring's procession of severe storm systems looks likely to continue. Forecasters are monitoring a large area from Texas to the Midwest for another potential round of thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday. Residents across all affected regions are urged to stay informed and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, especially in areas at risk for nighttime storms.
