High school volleyball coach dies in bizarre accident at rooftop bar

A popular high school volleyball and track coach has died after a bizarre accident on a rooftop bar.

Ayden Rose Burt, 28, was shot shortly after midnight on Tuesday (July 23).

She had just spent a pleasant evening at the Smoke Skybar in San Antonio when she was hit in the back by a “random” bullet.

Burt was taken to hospital but unfortunately succumbed to the injuries she sustained.

Burt was a coach in the Jasper Independent School District, but was already in the area when he attended the Texas High School Coaches Association’s coaching school.

According to police, it is believed that she was sitting on the roof terrace with her back to the highway when the ricochet went off.

Authorities said they are currently unsure where the bullet came from or why it was fired, but they are currently searching for possible suspects.

Ayden Burt had a fun evening at Smoke Skybar (Facebook/Jasper ISD)

In a statement, John Seybold, superintendent of Jasper ISD, said: “It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the passing of one of our employees, Ayden Burt.

“We ask for comforting prayers for her family and extended family, the students and staff of Jasper ISD.

“Tonight, July 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Jasper Junior High gymnasium, counselors will be available to our students, staff and community members to help them process this loss.

“Ongoing support will be available to students and staff.

“Ayden has been teaching in Jasper ISD since 2019, teaching English at both Jasper High School and Jasper Jr. High, and also serves as a cheerleading sponsor and coach.

“We ask everyone to respect the privacy of the family and staff at this time.”

Meanwhile, Smoke Skybar owner Adrian Martinez also wrote on Facebook: “I am deeply saddened that a person attending an event at our venue was the victim of a random and senseless act of violence. Words cannot express the sadness I feel over this loss.”

San Antonio Police have since asked the public for help.

Burt was in the Smoke Skybar when the bullet hit her (News 4 San Antonio)

In a statement on Facebook, they wrote: “On July 23, 2024, Ayden Burt, a 28-year-old high school coach from Jasper ISD, was in town for the Texas High School Coaches Association conference.

“Shortly after midnight, Ayden was randomly shot at a local rooftop bar in the 500 block of E Crockett St.

“Our homicide investigators are working to bring justice to Ayden and her family. However, details are limited.

“SAPD is asking the public for help in providing information regarding this tragic incident.”

The investigation is currently ongoing.

UNILAD has contacted the San Antonio Police Department for further comment.