Police in Grapevine, Texas, announced Tuesday that they have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of an Air Force cadet candidate over Memorial Day weekend.
“Texas Game Wardens and the Grapevine Police Department have Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, who is suspected to be involved in the death of Ava Moore, in custody,” stated the department in a Facebook post. “We are appreciative of the assistance from fellow law enforcement agencies, including the Texas Attorney General’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Dallas Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations.”
Grapevine police said in an earlier Facebook post that they were searching for a female “who was driving the jet ski that hit Ava Moore.”
Police arrested Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez in connection with a fatal jet ski hit-and-run. (Grapevine Police Department)
Moore was reportedly a student and star basketball player at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School in Colorado.
Her coach, Ke’sha Blanton, spoke to the media outlet.
This photo shows Ava Moore, who was killed in a jet ski crash over Memorial Day weekend. (Moore Family)
“You know, we talked throughout the course of the year that at some point in her career she was going to be a four-star general because she loved it,” said Blanton. “She made those around her better.”
Blanton said she is feeling sadness and anger over Moore’s death.
“They took a bright, bright star from our lives,” she said.
The Air Force confirmed in a post on its official Instagram page that Moore was a member of the school’s Class of 2029.
“We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend – Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met,” wrote Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, the academy superintendent. “Ava’s constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team. Our team is focused on providing support to Ava’s family, her Prep School Squadron, the Prep School Women’s Basketball team, and the entire Academy family.”
The Grapevine Police Department did not return a comment request.
