Here is what publicly reported sources say about Marshawn Kneeland’s cause of death:
✅ Reported Cause
- The Texas Department of Public Safety stated that the 24-year-old NFL player died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- The death occurred after a vehicle pursuit: his car was being pursued by troopers, then found crashed, and Kneeland fled on foot before being found deceased.
- Police indicated that during the search they had received information that he had expressed suicidal ideation.
⚠️ Status & Notes
- The official “manner of death” is still subject to the medical examiner’s determination (Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office) and investigations are ongoing.
- Some early reports indicated that no cause had yet been officially released.
📝 Summary
In short: Marshawn Kneeland was involved in a late-night incident where his vehicle was pursued by police, he crashed or abandoned the vehicle, he fled on foot, and was later found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The evidence strongly indicates his death was by suicide.
Article Sources
- ESPN.com
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- ew.com