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PZelda · 09-15-2003, 02:11 AM

I heard she just got killed yesterday (Sunday). I don't watch tennis, but this is a heads up to everybody here.

Crimson and Clover · 09-15-2003, 02:13 AM

it wasnt Serena it was an older sister

Older Williams sister fatally shot in L.A. suburb

COMPTON, Calif. (AP) -- An older sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was shot to death Sunday following a dispute in suburban Los Angeles, authorities said.

Yetunde Price, 31, was with a man in a sport utility vehicle shortly after midnight and "somehow they had become involved in a confrontation with the local residents," said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Richard Pena.

Sheriff's deputies searching for three people believed to be involved in the shooting surrounded a house in Compton at about 6 a.m., but it turned out to be empty. No arrests had been made.

Venus and Serena Williams both had been ranked No. 1 in the world and have won a total of 10 Grand Slam singles titles.

Members of the Williams family were en route to California. Serena has been in Toronto to film a guest role in a cable TV drama series, and Venus was flying from New York.

"This is sad and very tragic news," WTA Tour chief executive Larry Scott said in a statement. "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the WTA Tour are with the entire Williams family at this difficult time."

Price was shot in the upper torso. Deputies on patrol heard the gunshots and found Price, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The man who had been with her in the SUV wasn't injured and was being interviewed by authorities, Pena said.

Neighbor Robert Miller, 49, said he heard about a dozen gunshots.

An assault rifle was found at the scene of the shooting, Pena said.

Price was one of five Williams sisters who spent their early years in Compton, a crime- and poverty-ridden community where gang fighting has claimed many lives. Serena and Venus began playing tennis as young girls on the neighborhood courts in Compton, coached by their father, Richard.

The family later moved to Florida, and Venus and Serena have shared a house in Palm Beach Gardens. Serena also now owns a home in the Los Angeles area. Richard and their mother, Oracene, are divorced, and Price used her mother's maiden name.

Price lived in Corona and worked as a personal assistant to her famous sisters. She was divorced and had three children. She was a registered nurse who also owned a beauty salon.

Serena, 21, and Venus, 23, both missed the U.S. Open, which ended last weekend, because of injuries. Neither has said when they will play next, although the season-ending WTA Tour championships in Los Angeles in November is a possibility.

Serena, currently ranked No. 3 in the world, and Venus, who is No. 6, have combined to win nine of the past 14 Grand Slam titles. They met in the final at five of the last seven Slams, with Serena winning each time.

The other Williams sisters are Lyndrea, an actress and singer; and Isha, a lawyer and singer.

Venus and Serena occasionally are accompanied to tournaments by their sisters. At Wimbledon this summer, when Venus was injured during her semifinal and considered quitting, her mother and sisters encouraged her to play on.

PZelda · 09-15-2003, 02:13 AM

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...ister_shooting

PZelda · 09-15-2003, 02:14 AM

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Originally posted by Crimson and Clover
it wasnt Serena it was an older sister

Older Williams sister fatally shot in L.A. suburb

COMPTON, Calif. (AP) -- An older sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was shot to death Sunday following a dispute in suburban Los Angeles, authorities said.

Yetunde Price, 31, was with a man in a sport utility vehicle shortly after midnight and "somehow they had become involved in a confrontation with the local residents," said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Richard Pena.

Sheriff's deputies searching for three people believed to be involved in the shooting surrounded a house in Compton at about 6 a.m., but it turned out to be empty. No arrests had been made.

Venus and Serena Williams both had been ranked No. 1 in the world and have won a total of 10 Grand Slam singles titles.

Members of the Williams family were en route to California. Serena has been in Toronto to film a guest role in a cable TV drama series, and Venus was flying from New York.

"This is sad and very tragic news," WTA Tour chief executive Larry Scott said in a statement. "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the WTA Tour are with the entire Williams family at this difficult time."

Price was shot in the upper torso. Deputies on patrol heard the gunshots and found Price, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The man who had been with her in the SUV wasn't injured and was being interviewed by authorities, Pena said.

Neighbor Robert Miller, 49, said he heard about a dozen gunshots.

An assault rifle was found at the scene of the shooting, Pena said.

Price was one of five Williams sisters who spent their early years in Compton, a crime- and poverty-ridden community where gang fighting has claimed many lives. Serena and Venus began playing tennis as young girls on the neighborhood courts in Compton, coached by their father, Richard.

The family later moved to Florida, and Venus and Serena have shared a house in Palm Beach Gardens. Serena also now owns a home in the Los Angeles area. Richard and their mother, Oracene, are divorced, and Price used her mother's maiden name.

Price lived in Corona and worked as a personal assistant to her famous sisters. She was divorced and had three children. She was a registered nurse who also owned a beauty salon.

Serena, 21, and Venus, 23, both missed the U.S. Open, which ended last weekend, because of injuries. Neither has said when they will play next, although the season-ending WTA Tour championships in Los Angeles in November is a possibility.

Serena, currently ranked No. 3 in the world, and Venus, who is No. 6, have combined to win nine of the past 14 Grand Slam titles. They met in the final at five of the last seven Slams, with Serena winning each time.

The other Williams sisters are Lyndrea, an actress and singer; and Isha, a lawyer and singer.

Venus and Serena occasionally are accompanied to tournaments by their sisters. At Wimbledon this summer, when Venus was injured during her semifinal and considered quitting, her mother and sisters encouraged her to play on.

Whew! I just heard minutes ago so I didn't have the full details. Whew. Thanks for straightening this out.

Chad22 · 09-15-2003, 03:39 AM

Yet anouther Celebrity Death...We're having so many lately.

R.I.P

PZelda · 09-15-2003, 09:42 AM

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Originally posted by Chad Doody
Yet anouther Celebrity Death...We're having so many lately.

R.I.P

Not the actual celebrity herself but her older sis. She DID help them out a lot when they were becoming famous for playing tennis.

Mijada · 09-15-2003, 10:14 AM

That's too bad. I just saw all the Williams sisters on Oprah not too long ago along with their parents. They all seemed like a close and loving family.

Small Wonderian · 09-15-2003, 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by Mijada
That's too bad. I just saw all the Williams sisters on Oprah not too long ago along with their parents. They all seemed like a close and loving family.

Yeah. I did, too.

Hollow · 09-15-2003, 11:25 AM

STOP DYING

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 09-15-2003, 12:14 PM

One suspect has been caught. It was on GDL.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-15-2003, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by ~°Sarah°~
STOP DYING

God, I know, I'm just sick and tired of it.

°Bubbly Blonde° · 09-15-2003, 05:24 PM

-*Leah*- · 09-15-2003, 05:25 PM

I heard about that this morning. Its so sad.

David · 09-15-2003, 06:48 PM

another death

very sad. I wish their family strength

Kay Scarpetta · 09-15-2003, 09:09 PM

that's really sad

09-15-2003, 02:11 AM	#1
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09-15-2003, 02:13 AM	#2
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	it wasnt Serena it was an older sister Older Williams sister fatally shot in L.A. suburb COMPTON, Calif. (AP) -- An older sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was shot to death Sunday following a dispute in suburban Los Angeles, authorities said. Yetunde Price, 31, was with a man in a sport utility vehicle shortly after midnight and "somehow they had become involved in a confrontation with the local residents," said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Richard Pena. Sheriff's deputies searching for three people believed to be involved in the shooting surrounded a house in Compton at about 6 a.m., but it turned out to be empty. No arrests had been made. Venus and Serena Williams both had been ranked No. 1 in the world and have won a total of 10 Grand Slam singles titles. Members of the Williams family were en route to California. Serena has been in Toronto to film a guest role in a cable TV drama series, and Venus was flying from New York. "This is sad and very tragic news," WTA Tour chief executive Larry Scott said in a statement. "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the WTA Tour are with the entire Williams family at this difficult time." Price was shot in the upper torso. Deputies on patrol heard the gunshots and found Price, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The man who had been with her in the SUV wasn't injured and was being interviewed by authorities, Pena said. Neighbor Robert Miller, 49, said he heard about a dozen gunshots. An assault rifle was found at the scene of the shooting, Pena said. Price was one of five Williams sisters who spent their early years in Compton, a crime- and poverty-ridden community where gang fighting has claimed many lives. Serena and Venus began playing tennis as young girls on the neighborhood courts in Compton, coached by their father, Richard. The family later moved to Florida, and Venus and Serena have shared a house in Palm Beach Gardens. Serena also now owns a home in the Los Angeles area. Richard and their mother, Oracene, are divorced, and Price used her mother's maiden name. Price lived in Corona and worked as a personal assistant to her famous sisters. She was divorced and had three children. She was a registered nurse who also owned a beauty salon. Serena, 21, and Venus, 23, both missed the U.S. Open, which ended last weekend, because of injuries. Neither has said when they will play next, although the season-ending WTA Tour championships in Los Angeles in November is a possibility. Serena, currently ranked No. 3 in the world, and Venus, who is No. 6, have combined to win nine of the past 14 Grand Slam titles. They met in the final at five of the last seven Slams, with Serena winning each time. The other Williams sisters are Lyndrea, an actress and singer; and Isha, a lawyer and singer. Venus and Serena occasionally are accompanied to tournaments by their sisters. At Wimbledon this summer, when Venus was injured during her semifinal and considered quitting, her mother and sisters encouraged her to play on.
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09-15-2003, 05:24 PM	#12
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09-15-2003, 05:25 PM	#13
-Leah- Back for More Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Posts: 10,563	I heard about that this morning. Its so sad.
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09-15-2003, 03:39 AM	#5
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09-15-2003, 10:14 AM	#7
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	That's too bad. I just saw all the Williams sisters on Oprah not too long ago along with their parents. They all seemed like a close and loving family.

09-15-2003, 11:25 AM	#9
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09-15-2003, 09:09 PM	#15
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	that's really sad
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