In a tragic turn of events, Marshawn Kneeland, a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, has died by suicide at the age of 24. This sad announcement was made by local authorities on Thursday, following a sequence of distressing incidents.

The unfolding drama began with a police chase initiated by Frisco, Texas officers, who were in collaboration with state troopers to track down a vehicle that had previously evaded capture. After the car eventually crashed, officers discovered it abandoned. Nearby, they found Kneeland’s body, with evidence suggesting he had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

During the investigation, Frisco police revealed that they had received information indicating Kneeland had been experiencing suicidal thoughts, adding a heartbreaking dimension to the case.