DALLAS –
The Dallas Cowboys say defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24 in what police are investigating as an apparent suicide.
The Frisco Police Department issued a statement Thursday morning after news of Kneeland’s death. Investigators said he was found dead around 1:31 a.m. from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police said a few hours earlier, officers were helping the Texas Department of Public Safety locate a vehicle, allegedly driven by Kneeland, that had evaded troopers during a pursuit. Troopers later found the vehicle crashed on the southbound Dallas Parkway near Warren Parkway.
“Initial reports indicated that a male subject, later identified as 24-year-old Marshawn Kneeland of Plano, TX fled the scene on foot. Officers established a perimeter and initiated a search of the area with the assistance of the FPD K-9 and Drone units. During the course of the search, officers received information that Kneeland had expressed suicidal ideations. Kneeland was later located at 1:31 a.m., deceased with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The cause/manner of death will be determined by the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office. At this time, no further details will be released as the investigation remains ongoing,” said Frisco PD in a statement on the investigation.
The Cowboys organization released a statement Thursday morning just before 9 a.m.:
“It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend, Catalina, and his family.”
Kneeland was a second-round pick from Western Michigan. He played in most of the Cowboys’ games this season, including Monday night, when he scored a touchdown off a blocked punt.
See the Full Statement from Frisco PD Below:
This is a developing story.
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