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Dave Shapiro: Co-founder of the US music agency in San Diego aircraft crash | US messages

The US music agent Dave Shapiro is one of those killed when a small plane fell into a neighborhood in San Diego.

The 42-year-old co-founder of the music agency Sound Talent Group was one of six people in a private jet who went down in Murphy Canyon early Thursday during the foggy weather. Everyone is suspected as dead, said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The sound talent group said two of the passengers on the plane were employees, but did not name them.

“We are destroyed by the loss of our co -founder, colleagues and friends. Our hearts go to their families and to everyone who is affected by today's tragedy,” said the agency in an explanation.

Daniel Williams, the former drummer of the US metal band The Devil Wears Prada, is also assumed that she was on the plane.

According to The Associated Press, he posted on social media on Wednesday on Wednesday to get on the plane with Shapiro. The band later achieved a tribute to Williams on their social media and wrote: “No words. We owe everything to you. Love yourself forever.”

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Music director Dave Shapiro. Image: AP

Shapiro was performed as the owner of the aircraft and, according to FAA, had a pilot license.

The music manager created the sound talent group in 2018. The stars of the agency included the US pop band Hanson, the American singer songwriter Vanessa Carlton and the Canadian Rock Group Sum 41.

In a post on X, Hanson – who is best known for the 1990s, described Shapiro as a “long -time friend”.

“Dave was fearless and tireless in his work and the kind of friend in his life and who would like to want on her speed sheet,” wrote the band.

“Dave always seemed to work on a new undertaking or to do a new adventure because he was always enthusiastic about a new challenge. We are grateful for the 15 years we knew him. Our hearts go to Dave's family and the Sound Talent Group team.”

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The plane fell into a military neighborhood. Image: Reuters

“Something from a film”

The crash occurred in the largest residential area of ​​the US military. The plane seemed to be beaten at least one house, damaged with around 10 houses and several vehicles.

Several people were injured when they tried to flee from the area, and others were treated for smoke inhalation.

The authorities work in the scene in which a small plane fell into a quarter in San Diego, set up several houses on fire and forced evacuations along several blocks early on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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The number of deaths has not been confirmed. Image: AP

“I cannot give words to describe what the scene looks like, but with the Jet fuel that goes down the street and all at once, it was quite terrible to see,” said Scott Wahl, chief of police from San Diego.

While the deputy fire chief Dan Eddy reporters said that the authorities will examine whether the aircraft has reached a power line.

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The plane crashed on Thursday morning. Image: NBC San Diego

The authorities work in the scene in which a small plane fell into a quarter in San Diego, set up several houses on fire and forced evacuations along several blocks early on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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The scene in San Siego. Image: AP

The fire chief added: “When the street came when the Jet fuel went down, he took out every single car that was on both sides of the street.

“You can see that every single car burned both sides of the street.”

Mr. Eddy described the scene as “like something from a film” and told reporters that it was foggy at the time of the crash.

He said, “You could hardly see them in front of them.”

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The crash caused devastation. Image: NBC San Diego

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Image: NBC San Diego

“It was terrible”

At least 100 inhabitants were evacuated to a nearby school, while Jet fuel rolled down the streets of the neighborhood. Officials said it was unclear when it would be certain for people to return.

Christopher Moore, who lives a street from the crash site from the crash site, said that he and his wife were woken up by a loud bang and saw smoke as they peeked out of the window.

When they fled from the neighborhood with their two small children, they discovered a car anchored in flames.

Mr. Moore said: “It was definitely terrible, but sometimes you just have to drop your head and come to safety.”

The police saved three Husky puppies from one of the houses, while evacuated families were seen in a parking space in a parking lot in a parking space in a few streets.

Many members of the military service live in the neighborhood, which is also strongly populated by small civilian and military aircraft.

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport and Gillespie Field are nearby.

The police help to save dogs from a house after a small plane came into a San Diego district, set up several houses and forced evacuations along several blocks on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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The police help to save dogs from a house after a small plane came into a San Diego district, set up several houses and forced evacuations along several blocks on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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A dog that was saved from the scene. Image: AP

The authorities still have to publish details about the plane, said it was a flight from the middle west.

The aircraft was listed as Cessna Citation II-Jet in a place of flight, which was to arrive at Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita, Kansas, at Montgomery-Gibbs Airport in San Diego.

Officials from the airport said that it had just made a clue in Wichita. According to flightsware, New Jersey, New Jersey, was created on Wednesday evening on Wednesday evening.

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