TMZ Reports.. Kobe Bryant Killed In Crash!!! RIP KOBE! May god watch over your family! You and Gigi will always be loved! (2 Viewers)

As reported by TMZ, Kobe Bryant has passed away in a helicopter crash earlier this afternoon. We will be updating this thread as more information becomes available.

This is also a reminder that this situation is still fluid and we will remove anything that cannot be directly confirmed at this time.

Initial TMZ report

ABC in LA reporting

Woj reporting confirmation

3:35 Daughter confirms Rick Fox was NOT on board

3:39 [Mannix] The NBA is still discussing how to handle its slate of games today, per sources.

3:41 TMZ reporting in the main article that one of Kobe's daughter WAS on board

3:44 As of this moment, games will be played and the Rockets and Nuggets have tipped off. Game Thread linked here

3:45 Moment of silence at the Pepsi Center

3:57 [Wojnarowski] Sources: Kobe Bryant was on his way to a travel basketball game with his daughter Gianna when the helicopter crashed. Those aboard the helicopter also included another player and parent.

4:01 [Yahoo!] A memorial for Kobe Bryant has been started outside the Staples Center.

4:17 [Burke] Spurs and Raptors run out the shot-clock in the first possession of their game

4:19 [LA County Sheriffs] Press Conference scheduled for 2pm PST

4:22 [Charania] The NBA has sent email to its employees confirming the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, @TheAthletic @Stadium has been told.

4:32 Neymar tribute after scoring a goal

4:44 [Lopez] Looks like every player on the Pelicans roster will wear a pair of Kobe’s during the national anthem as a tribute.

4:50 [Dawson] Kobe chant breaks out outside of the Staples Arena
 
This is a very sad day. Kobe was known as a strong family man. Truly tragic he was going to his daughters basketball game. I couldn't imagine what his daughter was going through in those final moments. Hopefully Kobe was able to lend comfort to her during what must have a most nightmarish episode.
 
CNN is airing the briefing and the sheriff said the manifest listed 9 people on board. What the hell?
 

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