Overview

• Todric McGee, a 21-year-old safety for Missouri State University, died early Saturday following injuries from a suspected accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.
• Police discovered McGee during a wellness check at his Springfield, Missouri residence on Friday, April 18, and transported him to a hospital where he later passed away.
• McGee was a fifth-year senior, a two-season starting safety, and an all-conference honoree in 2023, with a promising future in football before his death.
• Missouri State head coach Ryan Beard and athletic director Patrick Ransdell expressed shock and condolences, requesting privacy for McGee's family and teammates.
• The Springfield Police Department has confirmed that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding McGee's death is ongoing.