Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide after police chase in Texas, officials say

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Details surrounding the tragic death of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland were revealed Thursday after officials confirmed that the 24-year-old NFL pro died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase in Texas. 

The Texas Department of Public Safety released a statement detailing the events of Wednesday night that ultimately led officials to finding Kneeland “deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.” 

According to officials, DPS troopers attempted to make a traffic stop at around 10:33 p.m. when the driver, later identified as Kneeland, refused to stop. Authorities engaged in a pursuit but eventually lost sight of Kneeland’s vehicle, ending the chase. 

His car was later found abandoned and authorities began searching the area. Kneeland was later found dead. 

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