Marshawn Kneeland, a 24-year-old NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs, died Monday after being shot, and his girlfriend is pregnant, according to reports. Police responded to a call in kansas City,Missouri,and found Kneeland suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The tragedy unfolds as Kneeland’s girlfriend is expecting their child. Prior to the shooting,she had contacted police expressing concern that Kneeland possessed a weapon and feared he might attempt suicide. The examination is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released details regarding the circumstances of the shooting or whether it was self-inflicted.
Kneeland was a defensive end who signed with the Chiefs in 2023 after going undrafted. He spent time on the practice squads of several teams, including the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals. The NFL and the Chiefs have not yet issued official statements.
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