In the still, early hours of Thursday morning, a peaceful San Diego neighborhood was rocked awake by a thunderous explosion.

A business jet, engulfed in flames, crashed into the heart of Murphy Canyon — a military housing area — sparking chaos, panic, and heartbreak.

Among the six people killed: Dave Shapiro, 42, a powerhouse in the music industry and co-founder of Sound Talent Group.

Shapiro, known for shaping the careers of artists like Sum 41, Vanessa Carlton, and Hanson, was not just a music mogul — he was a licensed pilot with an unshakable passion for aviation. Continues…