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Former Tates Creek basketball player dies after shooting in Lexington

Former Tates Creek High School basketball player Mykel Waide died early this morning after a shooting in Lexington.

Waide, who was set to begin his first semester at the University of Louisville on Monday, was pronounced dead just after 3:00 a.m. ET.

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our very own Mykel Waide. He was more than an athlete, he was a son, brother & scholar, set to begin his first year at UofL on Monday. His family is in our prayers and we ask that our team be in all of yours.