Marshawn Kneeland reportedly fled from agents after demonstrating suicidal tendencies; athlete died from a gunshot to the head
The player Marshawn Kneelanddefensive end of the American football team, died this Wednesday (5), aged 24. The information was confirmed by the team and this Thursday morning (6). According to police in Frisco, which is near Dallas, Texas, the 24-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to the head. He was allegedly chased by police in a car after showing suicidal thoughts. The player crashed the vehicle and escaped on foot. He was found dead at around 1:30 am this Thursday.
Kneeland was in his second season with the Texas team and had scored a touchdown just three days earlier. In a statement, the Cowboys lamented the loss of the athlete. “It is with deep sadness that the Dallas Cowboys announce that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a much-loved teammate and a respected member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers are with his girlfriend, Catalina, and his family,” the franchise said in a statement.
A second-round pick in the 2024 Draft (56th overall), he missed six games due to injury in his first year. In his second season, he already had a sack, 15 tackles and six quarterback pressures.
