‘The greatest part of me is gone’ | Father of teenager who died on Lady Bird Lake opens up about loss

AUSTIN, Texas — When talking about his 17-year-old son Irewamiri Shote, or “Ire,” Omololu Shote still speaks with pride.

“He’s always happy, and he loves helping other people,” Omololu Shote said. “Everybody loves him. I’ve never for once had any trouble with him.”

Ire Shote just finished his junior year at Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas, and would visit his father, who is based in Austin…

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