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19-Year-Old Drowns at SoFi Stadium Lake During Concert

Mirai Ashley Shepard, 19, was identified as the victim of a drowning incident outside SoFi Stadium while attending a dance music concert.

  • Mirai Ashley Shepard, 19, from Chula Vista, drowned in the lake outside SoFi Stadium during a sold-out concert by DJ Illenium.
  • Shepard was observed entering the lake at 9:27 p.m. on Friday and did not resurface after going underwater.
  • A comprehensive search and rescue operation was launched, involving divers, helicopters, and drones, but Shepard was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • This marks the second drowning incident in the lake outside SoFi Stadium since July 2022.
  • SoFi Stadium expressed condolences to Shepard's family and friends, highlighting the tragedy of the incident.
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