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Young Indiana mom of 3 allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend while filming TikTok with friend: report
A young mother of three was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend in Indiana while filming a TikTok video, according to reports.
New Albany Police found Kaitlynn Lee, 25, with a fatal gunshot wound, after reporting to her apartment early in the morning on August 10, for a shot-fired report.
Authorities told local outlet WAVE that Lee was at an apartment with her friend when she was shot and killed. Lee’s friend told police they were making a TikTok video in the kitchen when they heard banging at the window, according to documents obtained by WAVE.
The friend reportedly told police that she heard Lee ask, “What are you doing here?” just before she was shot 2 to 3 times.
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Kaitlynn Lee, a young mother of three, was killed by her ex-boyfriend while she was filming a TikTok with her friend, according to local outlets. (GoFundMe)
She told police that right before her friend was shot, she saw Lee’s ex-boyfriend, Joshua Thompson, 25, standing outside the window alone, aiming the gun at Lee.
The friend also told police that Thompson and Lee have a toxic relationship and are “always at odds” with each other, WAVE reported.
Pamela Greenwell, Lee’s aunt, described how her niece had even moved three times in the last four months because of Thompson.
“In April of this year, she called me and he had beat her really badly,” Greenwell told WAVE. “And I went and picked her up. And she was blue and black, like all over. He was arrested and brought down here to county jail. They issued an EPO to protect Kaitlynn and it didn’t protect her. It didn’t protect her.”
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Kaitlynn Lee, 25, a mother of three, was found shot to death in New Albany, Indiana. (GoFundMe)
Thompson reportedly ran from the scene and called his brother crying, WAVE reported. Thompson’s brother told police that while he was on the phone, he admitted to shooting Lee in the head and killing her.
Thompson called 911 and allegedly told police that he had shot the mother of his child and that he would turn himself in.
Police quickly arrested Thompson and have charged him with murder, according to WAVE.
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Joshua Thompson is accused of fatally shooting 25-year-old Kaitlynn Lee, a mother of three, while she was filming a TikTok video with a friend. (Floyd County Jail)
Despite a no-contact order, Thompson allegedly told police he wanted to see if Lee was with any men inside the apartment.
Detectives reviewed the TikTok video that showed Lee and the other woman laughing, dancing, and singing before they stopped and turned away from the camera, looking toward the back kitchen window where Thompson was, WAVE reported.
A blast over by the window is seen and the video shuts off abruptly.
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Thompson made his first court appearance on Monday and is facing additional charges, including invasion of privacy, criminal recklessness and unlawful carrying of a handgun.
Thompson is being held without bond until his trial, which has been set for March 24.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral costs and Lee’s young children.
“As a lot of you already know, my cousin, Kaitlynn Lee was shot and killed on Saturday, August 10th,” Lee’s cousin Jannette Roberts wrote in a post. “She didn’t deserve what happened to her. Those babies do NOT deserve to have to go through this. I will never be able to wrap my head around how or why someone could do something so inhumane.”
“Because of someone’s selfish actions, her 3 beautiful babies now have to grow up without a mother,” Roberts continued.
Fox News Digital reached out to the New Albany Police Department for more information.
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USA TODAY readers voted two Wisconsin events among the nation’s best for thrills and excitement – and one got a No. 1 spot.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh was voted the Best Air Show, ranking first on a list of 10 air shows across the country.
Oshkosh annually becomes a landing pad for around 10,000 aircraft of all shapes and sizes, in what’s considered the world’s biggest fly-in convention. In 2025, EAA had record-breaking attendance, with around 704,000 visitors. This year, the air show will be held July 20-26.
Also highlighted on the most recent USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, released Wednesday, May 6, was the Sports Car Club of America National Championship Runoffs in Elkhart Lake, which ranked sixth in the Best Motorsports Race category.
The SCCA National Championship Runoffs are an annual competition between top amateur road racers, frequently held at Road America.
The event was held annually at Road America from 2009 to 2013, then returned in 2020 and again for the 2024-2026 competitions. It also rotates to other sites across the United States. In 2027 and 2028, it will be held at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
The SCCA National Championship Runoffs will take place Sept. 28-Oct. 4.
The Best Air Show and Best Motorsports Race lists were among 10 lists in the overarching category “Thrills ‘n’ Wheels & Fishing.” Other lists include Best Boat Show, Best Car Show, Best Fishing Charter and Best Rodeo. The full list of winners can be found online at 10best.usatoday.com/awards.
To determine its lists, USA TODAY 10Best invites a panel of industry experts each week to nominate their favorite points of interest, in categories like food, drink, travel and lifestyle. Editors then vet the nominations and set aside a list of nominees to ask the public to vote on for a period of four weeks.
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The Detroit People Mover is back up and running after being closed for the past two months for repairs following storm damage.
According to the Detroit Transportation Corporation, the People Mover reopened to the public at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
High winds on March 13 forced the People Mover to undergo a series of repairs, including undercarriage sheet metal removal, track cable communications and switch mechanisms.
Over the last 16 days, People Mover cars have been out for tests ahead of the reopening.
“Rider safety is always at the heart of what we do, and it is our responsibility as a public transit provider,” DTE CEO Melia Howard said in a statement. “The time was a necessary requirement to restore key, operational components and is an investment in the continued reliability of the system. We take pride in the role that the People Mover plays for residents, workers and visitors, and we look forward to being the go-to public transportation for both daily rides and special events which bring everyone together.”
MILWAUKEE – This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week and, as many teachers are honored throughout the week, one local educator is in the running for one of the nation’s top honors.
America’s Favorite Teacher
What we know:
Tina Gleason, a teacher at Golda Meir School in Milwaukee, is in the running to become “America’s Favorite Teacher” and needs the support of the community to earn the title.
Gleason is going up against thousands of teachers nationwide. But each week, that list narrows down.
This week wraps up the quarterfinals – where Gleason will rely on public vote to move on.
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Gleason has been teaching for 31 years. Almost half those years have been catered to STEM and sustainability education.
“I think it’s just an honor to be recognized,” said Tina Gleason. “I’m just excited to be in the running at all, I had no idea I’d make it to the quarterfinals.”
How to vote
What you can do:
Voting for the quarterfinals ends on May 7 at 9 a.m. A single vote is free – while a larger quantity requires a donation to The Planetary Society.
Help Tina Gleason become America’s Favorite Teacher by casting your vote here.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by America’s Favorite Teacher.
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