FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, died Thursday morning from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.
The Cowboys issued a brief statement saying they were “extremely saddened” by Kneeland’s passing and asked for privacy for his girlfriend, Catalina, and his family. The team has made counseling resources available to players, coaches and staff; the roster is on its bye week and is not scheduled to practice until Monday.
According to the Frisco (Texas) Police Department, officers assisted the Texas Department of Public Safety after a vehicle involved in a trooper pursuit entered the city at about 10:39 p.m. CT Wednesday. DPS troopers located Kneeland’s vehicle crashed on southbound Dallas Parkway near Warren Parkway. Kneeland reportedly fled the scene on foot, and officers searched the area using K-9 and drone units.
While officers were searching, a dispatcher reported that people who knew Kneeland had received a group text from him “saying goodbye” and were concerned for his welfare, according to public safety recordings. Approximately three hours later, authorities found Kneeland with what appeared to be a self-inflicted guns
