Kyren Lacy: Ex-LSU player’s death an apparent suicide, authorities say
Police say the 24-year-old former LSU wide receiver self-inflicted a gunshot wound following a pursuit in Houston. Former Louisiana State University (LSU) receiver Kyren Lacy has died at the age of 24 in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities in Houston, according to a Harrison County sheriff’s report released to the media. Lacy was already facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in Louisiana last December that had clouded his National Football League prospects. Harris County authorities say their pursuit of Lacy late on Saturday night ended when Lacy crashed. When officers approached the vehicle to extract Lacy, they say he had died in an apparent suicide, the report said on Sunday. Lacy was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. “We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU football student-athlete Kyren Lacy,” LSU said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.” Lacy, who led LSU in touchdowns receiving with nine last season, had declared for this month’s NFL draft. But his draft stock plummeted after his alleged involvement in an accident that killed a 78-year-old man in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Advertisement Lacy, who was from Thibodaux, Louisiana, was allegedly driving recklessly – speeding and passing in a no-passing zone – when a motorist who was swerving to avoid Lacy’s Dodge Charger crashed head-on into another vehicle. Herman Hall of Thibodaux, who was involved in the head-on crash, died after being transported to a hospital, a state police report said. Authorities with Louisiana State Police Troop C said Lacy fled the scene of the accident without calling for help. He was booked with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle. Lacy played in 12 games for LSU last season and was second on the team in catches with 58 and yards receiving with 866. He declared for the NFL draft just days after the accident and did not play in LSU’s victory over Baylor in the Texas Bowl on December 31. LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) runs through drills during the school’s NFL football pro day on March 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana [Gerald Herbert/AP] Adblock test (Why?)
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,145
These are the key events on day 1,145 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is where things stand on Monday, April 13: Fighting At least 34 people were killed and another 117, including 11 children, were injured by a Russian missile attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy, Ukraine’s state emergency service said. This was the deadliest attack on Ukraine this year. The Ukrainian Air Force said its units intercepted and destroyed 43 of 55 Russian drones launched at Ukraine overnight. The attacks reportedly targeted the northern, southern and central areas of Ukraine. Russian forces captured the village of Yelyzavetivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, Russia’s Ministry of Defence said. The Defence Ministry in Moscow said its units destroyed 12 Ukrainian drones over Russia’s Rostov region and one over the country’s Belgorod region. The Defence Ministry said Ukraine carried out two attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure over the past day despite a mutually agreed 30-day moratorium on energy strikes, according to the Interfax news agency. The ministry also said it had shot down a Ukrainian F-16 fighter aircraft, according to Interfax. Advertisement Politics and diplomacy Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for “strong pressure” on Russia to end its war against Kyiv after Moscow’s deadly attack on Sumy. He also said “only filthy scum” could act like this. United States President Donald Trump said he was told the attack on Sumy was a “mistake”, without elaborating, but that it was a “horrible thing”. French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Russia’s attack on Sumy and called for strong measures to impose a ceasefire on Russia. The US special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, also condemned the “horrifying attack” and said it “crosses any line of decency”, while Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, said Russia committed a “serious war crime”. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for a “durable ceasefire”, noting a “devastating pattern of similar assaults on Ukrainian cities and towns in recent weeks”. Zelenskyy urged Trump to visit Ukraine to understand the gravity of destruction in the country at the hands of Russia. “You will understand what [Russian President Vladimir] Putin did,” he said. Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers, speaking at the annual Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye, accused each other’s countries of violating the energy strike moratorium. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s relations with the US were moving ahead, but that “reanimating relations from scratch is a very difficult task, requiring very intense diplomatic and other efforts”. Advertisement Adblock test (Why?)
What is Laser-Directed Energy Weapon? How does DRDO-developed Star Wars threaten China, Pakistan?
The DRDO carried out the trial of Laser Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) at the National Open Air Range, Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The Star War like system was developed by its Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), Hyderabad.
Rahul Sinha to lead Zee News’ DNA with bold voice, credible communication, and 100% nationalism
Rahul Sinha, one of India’s most respected and experienced journalists, will be the bold editorial force the nation needs.
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This train will cover the 840-kilometre journey in just three and a half hours, making travel faster and more comfortable for passengers.
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Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: History, significance, inspirational quotes, here’s all you need to know
Ambedkar Jayanti is a way to remember Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s, who is also known as the Father of the Indian Constitution, life and honour his continuous efforts for social justice, equality, and human rights.
Delhi-Meerut RRTS: NCRTC begins Namo Bharat train trial runs between key stations; check details
The stretch between the two stations spans about 4.5 kilometres. Once operational, this link will allow smooth, air-conditioned train services to Meerut.
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Trump takes swipe at Biden, says US will support Somalia against Houthis
President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to the Houthis by saying it was time for them to hide now that he has removed “dangerous red tape” from the Biden administration, allowing U.S. troops to protect Somalia against terrorists. “Time for the terrorists to hide, but it won’t do them any good. Our Warfighters, the Greatest the World has ever seen, will find them, and bring them to a swift Justice,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “I just got rid of Joe Biden’s dangerous red tape, and empowered our Warfighters, once again, just like I did against our fight with ISIS, who were completely obliterated in three weeks under General Daniel Caine, our new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “We will support the Somali People, who should not allow the Houthis to embed (which they are trying to do!), to end terrorism, and bring prosperity to their Country,” the president added. Fox News Digital has reached out to the State Department on the matter and is waiting to hear back. TRUMP TOUTS AIRSTRIKE ON HOUTHIS, SHOWING VIDEO: WILL ‘NEVER SINK OUR SHIPS AGAIN’ For years, the U.S. has helped Somali forces with airstrikes and other support against the al-Shabab extremist group and an affiliate of the Islamic State, or ISIS. Last month, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud drafted a letter to Trump offering the U.S. exclusive access to air bases and seaports, which reignited tensions between the government of Somalia and the breakaway region of Somaliland, the Associated Press reported. In the letter, Somalia offered “exclusive operational control” over the Berbera and Baledogle air bases and the ports of Berbera and Bosaso to “bolster American engagement in the region.” LEADER OF SOMALIA’S BREAKAWAY SOMALILAND SAYS DEAL WITH ETHIOPIA WILL ALLOW IT TO BUILD A NAVAL BASE The letter was dated March 16 and leaked on social media during the last week of March. In it, the Somali leader spoke of “ensuring uninterrupted military and logistical access while preventing external competitors from establishing a presence in this critical corridor.” The letter was confirmed as “an authentic draft” by a senior official in Somalia’s foreign ministry, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to give press interviews. US FORCES CARRY OUT AIRSTRIKE IN SOUTHERN SOMALIA, KILLING 3 AL-SHABAAB TERRORISTS The official was not sure if the final letter, which made the same offer, was sent. One of the ports, Berbera, is in a key city located in Somaliland, whose long assertion as an independent state has not received international recognition. Somaliland, a former British protectorate, declared independence from Somalia in 1991 after the collapse of the central government. It maintains its own government, security forces and currency and has held elections. The Associated Press contributed to this report.