Tragedy in San Diego: Owner of STG and member of Devil Wears Prada died
23 may 2025 в 02:37
Several people on board died as a result of the plane crash in San Diego on May 22, 2025, according to multiple sources. Late Sound Talent Group (STG) owner Dave Shapiro and other employees perished in this tragedy, and now there are reports that one of the members of the band Devil Wears Prada may have also died in the fire.
Below are updates on the victims of the plane crash in San Diego and information about the accident.
Shapiro, 42, was a talented agent and co-founder of STG. He was also an experienced and skilled pilot, owner of Velocity Aviation company, according to Billboard. However, he was best known as a champion for independent artists through STG.
His name was one of the first to be identified after the plane crash in San Diego. An STG representative released a statement about the tragedy: «We are crushed by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues, and friends», - the representative said, as reported by Billboard. «Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone touched by today’s tragedy. Thank you for respecting their privacy at this time».
Williams, 39, is known as the former drummer of the Christian metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. According to Daily Mail, he died in the plane crash. However, neither Williams' family members nor his team have publicly confirmed his death in the plane crash.
Before the plane crash made headlines, Williams recorded a video of landing on a Cessna at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. He also took a selfie in the pilot’s cabin at the controls and posted it on social media with the caption «Let's go», - implying that he was flying on the plane. It is unclear whether Williams was joking.
The cause of the plane crash in San Diego is still unknown. According to reports, the 1985 Cessna Citation crashed during foggy weather around 4 a.m. on May 22, 2025, in the Tierrasanta area. This area is known for its residential homes owned by the USMC. In addition to Shapiro and presumably Williams, several other people also died on the plane
Below are updates on the victims of the plane crash in San Diego and information about the accident.
Shapiro, 42, was a talented agent and co-founder of STG. He was also an experienced and skilled pilot, owner of Velocity Aviation company, according to Billboard. However, he was best known as a champion for independent artists through STG.
His name was one of the first to be identified after the plane crash in San Diego. An STG representative released a statement about the tragedy: «We are crushed by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues, and friends», - the representative said, as reported by Billboard. «Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone touched by today’s tragedy. Thank you for respecting their privacy at this time».
Williams, 39, is known as the former drummer of the Christian metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. According to Daily Mail, he died in the plane crash. However, neither Williams' family members nor his team have publicly confirmed his death in the plane crash.
Before the plane crash made headlines, Williams recorded a video of landing on a Cessna at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. He also took a selfie in the pilot’s cabin at the controls and posted it on social media with the caption «Let's go», - implying that he was flying on the plane. It is unclear whether Williams was joking.
The cause of the plane crash in San Diego is still unknown. According to reports, the 1985 Cessna Citation crashed during foggy weather around 4 a.m. on May 22, 2025, in the Tierrasanta area. This area is known for its residential homes owned by the USMC. In addition to Shapiro and presumably Williams, several other people also died on the plane
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