Kyren Lacy, a former standout LSU wide receiver was found dead on Saturday (April 12) night in Houston from an apparent suicide in his vehicle while being pursued by authorities, ESPN reports.
According to the sheriff’s report in Harris County (Texas), law enforcement responded to a call from a woman claiming that Lacy shot a firearm into the ground during a verbal dispute on Saturday night. When law enforcement came to the scene, Lacy already left in a vehicle.
As they pursued Lacy, his vehicle crashed. When the officers approached the vehicle, they discovered that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Lacy was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. At the time, he was facing several criminal charges including negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle. for his involvement in a car accident that killed a former Marine in Louisiana in December.
On Monday (April 14), a grand jury was set to hear evidence in the case.
In a statement, LSU offered its condolences after learning of Lacy’s passing.
“We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy,” the school said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.”
Kenny Lacy, Kyren’s father pleaded with parents to stay in contact with their children.
“Mental health is real, and for the most part, it’s invisible, don’t ignore the signs, even if they may seem small,” Kenny Lacy wrote on Facebook. “Our lives have changed forever and this will never be ok, but God needed my baby more than he was needed here.”
Two days after the fatal car crash, Lacy declared for the NFL draft on Dec. 19. After participating in LSU’s pro day in March, he was ranked as high as the No. 6 receiver prospect in the draft by ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. in December.
Last season, Lacy caught 58 passes for 866 yards and nine touchdowns.
*If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741, or go to 988lifeline.org.*
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