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Former LSU Tigers extensive receiver Kyren Lacy was discovered useless with a “self-inflicted gunshot wound” after a police chase in Texas on Saturday night time, authorities stated.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace stated deputies acquired a name a few man, recognized as Lacy, who was arguing with a member of the family when he shot a gun into the bottom, in keeping with FOX 26 Houston. Officers realized Lacy had fled the scene and launched a search after him.
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LSU Tigers extensive receiver Kyren Lacy (Scott Kinser-Imagn Photographs)
Officers stated deputies tried to make a site visitors cease on Lacy, however he led them on a automobile chase that went on for miles. Lacy then crashed his car in Spring, in keeping with authorities.
Responding deputies eliminated Lacy from the car to take him into custody, however he was discovered with a “self-inflicted gunshot wound” and was pronounced useless on the scene, the sheriff’s workplace stated.
“Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Units conducted an investigation of the incident,” an announcement learn, by way of FOX 26 Houston. “Preliminary information indicates Lacy shot himself during the pursuit and prior to the vehicle crashing. A handgun was recovered from the interior of the vehicle. A review of the Pct. 4 units body camera and in car dash mounted video did not indicate any shots were fired after the pursuit ended.
“As soon as the Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace Murder investigation is full, will probably be forwarded to the Harris County District Lawyer’s Workplace Civil Rights Division for evaluation, as is commonplace for any loss of life which takes place throughout an tried arrest.”
Kyren Lacy (SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY NETWORK)
Lacy was 24. Athletes from throughout the sports activities world reacted to his loss of life.
“We’re saddened to study of the tragic passing of former LSU Soccer student-athlete Kyren Lacy,” LSU said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Our ideas and prayers are along with his household and family members, in addition to his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.”
The wide receiver, who graduated in December and may have been a selection in the upcoming NFL Draft, was under investigation in Louisiana in connection with a crash in December that left a 78-year-old man dead, officials said in January.
He was accused of driving recklessly – speeding and passing in a no-passing zone – when the motorist swerved to avoid Lacy and crashed into another vehicle.
He fled the scene of the crash without calling for aid, Louisiana State Police said. An arrest warrant was obtained for Lacy for negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle.
A grand jury was reportedly set to hear evidence in the case on Monday.
Kyren Lacy (Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)
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Lacy transferred to LSU in 2022. He had his best season in 2024 when he had 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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