Tragic new details emerge about high school softball player, 17, who died days after boyfriend in ‘very rare situation’
NEW details have emerged after a high school softball player died days after her ex-boyfriend in a tragic murder-suicide.
Officials said that Lily Conroy, 17, was pronounced dead on May 21, three days after being shot in the head by 19-year-old ex-boyfriend Masao Kaanga in what cops call an “odd and rare” situation.
The Utah family reportedly kept Conroy on life support for three days to preserve her organs.
The two apparently grew up on the same street together in Springfield, Utah, and were in a relationship, Fox13 reported.
Conroy, who was a junior at Springfield High School and Kaanga, who graduated a year ago, reportedly broke up the night before the incident.
Kaanga allegedly threatened Conroy after the two broke up.
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The night after the couple reportedly split, police responded to a welfare check and found the teenagers at a community park.
The two were slumped in the front seats of Kaanga’s car with gunshot wounds to the head, according to KUTV.
Medics pronounced Kaanga dead at the scene while authorities said Conroy was mortally wounded.
Conroy was pronounced dead on May 21, but her parents requested for her to be kept alive so her organs could be preserved.
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Family members paid a glowing tribute to the keen sports star in an online obituary.
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.