High school softball player, 17, dies days after her boyfriend in ‘very odd and rare situation’
A HIGH school softball player has died – days after police suspect she was shot by her ex-boyfriend.
Cops described the suspected murder-suicide involving Lily Conroy, 17, and Masao Kaanga, 19, in Springville, Utah as very "odd and rare".
Officers suspect Conroy, a junior, was shot by Kaanga before he turned the gun on himself, Fox13 reported.
Cops revealed that Conroy and Kaanga, who had grown up on the same street, had been in a relationship but they had split up.
Police conducted a welfare check and found both teens slumped in the front seats of his car, according to KUTV.
Medics pronounced Kaanga dead at the scene while authorities said Conroy was mortally wounded.
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Springville Police Lt. Warren Foster said: “It is a very odd and rare situation.”
Cops said there was no risk to the public following the murder-suicide.
Conroy was pronounced dead on May 21 but her parents requested for her to be kept alive so her organs could be preserved.
Family members paid a glowing tribute to the keen sports star in an online obituary.
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Relatives said that Conroy tried to “take advantage of every second she had”.
They added: “Lily was so full of confidence. She lived how she wanted with no inhibitions.
“Her outward beauty was only matched by her completely authentic personality and her unique sense of humor.”
Family members described the teen as “larger than life”.
Conroy was a student at Springville High School and officials have been left “saddened” following her death.
Grief counselors are available for students that have been affected.
Foster added: “Our hearts for all agencies involved, go to the family of both victims in the situation.
“As well as the students who will be affected by this. We do feel for all of them involved.”
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A vigil has been held where mourners wrapped blue ribbons around trees.
Conroy is survived by her mom, dad, and her sisters.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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