Kyren Lacy's Death Ruled Suicide Following Police Chase
The former LSU receiver and NFL draft hopeful, facing legal scrutiny for a fatal car crash, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a high-speed pursuit in Houston.
- Kyren Lacy, 24, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound during a police pursuit in Houston, according to authorities.
- The pursuit followed a reported altercation involving Lacy and a family member, during which he discharged a firearm before fleeing the scene.
- Lacy was facing charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle related to a December 2024 crash that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall.
- His death occurred just days before a grand jury was scheduled to review evidence in the case, which his attorney claimed would clear him of wrongdoing.
- Lacy's passing has intensified discussions about mental health challenges faced by young athletes, with his father urging parents to address mental health issues early.
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