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Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland Dies at 24; Police Describe Apparent Self-Inflicted Wound After Pursuit

The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner as the investigation continues.

Overview

  • Frisco police said Kneeland was found deceased early Thursday following a multi-agency search that began after Texas state troopers attempted a traffic stop and later located his crashed vehicle on Dallas Parkway.
  • Authorities reported receiving information during the search that he had expressed suicidal ideation and said he was discovered with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • Frisco police noted the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office will make the official determination, and the investigation remains open.
  • The Cowboys and the NFL confirmed his death, offered condolences to his girlfriend Catalina and family, and said support and counseling resources are available to teammates and loved ones.
  • Dispatch audio cited by TMZ and other outlets relayed that his girlfriend reported a message suggesting he would end his life and that he might be armed, details not included in all official releases.