Overview

• Todric McGee, a 21-year-old safety for the Missouri State Bears, passed away on April 19, 2025, after being hospitalized for injuries sustained at his residence.
• Police reported that McGee suffered a possible accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound during a wellness check on April 18, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
• Missouri State University and its football program expressed shock and grief, with officials offering support to McGee’s family, teammates, and friends during this difficult time.
• McGee was a standout athlete, earning All-Missouri Valley Conference honors in 2023 and serving as the Bears’ starting safety for multiple seasons before an injury sidelined him in 2024.
• He is survived by his mother Stephanie Pope, father Amiel McGee, and siblings Chaquil and Tahlia, as the football and broader communities mourn his untimely passing.