Kyren Lacy: Police reveal particulars about ex-LSU star's demise

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Former LSU Tigers extensive receiver Kyren Lacy was discovered lifeless with a "self-inflicted gunshot wound" after a police chase in Texas on Saturday night time, authorities stated.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace stated deputies obtained a name a couple of man, recognized as Lacy, who was arguing with a member of the family when he shot a gun into the bottom, based on FOX 26 Houston . Officers realized Lacy had fled the scene and launched a search after him.

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LSU Tigers extensive receiver Kyren Lacy (Scott Kinser-Imagn Photos)

Officers stated deputies tried to make a visitors cease on Lacy, however he led them on a automobile chase that went on for miles. Lacy then crashed his car in Spring, based on authorities.

Responding deputies eliminated Lacy from the car to take him into custody, however he was discovered with a "self-inflicted gunshot wound" and was pronounced lifeless on the scene, the sheriff’s workplace stated.

"Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace Murder Detectives and Crime Scene Items carried out an investigation of the incident," an announcement learn, by way of FOX 26 Houston. "Preliminary data signifies Lacy shot himself through the pursuit and previous to the car crashing. A handgun was recovered from the inside of the car. A evaluation of the Pct. 4 models physique digicam and in automobile sprint mounted video didn't point out any photographs have been fired after the pursuit ended.

"As soon as the Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace Murder investigation is full, it will likely be forwarded to the Harris County District Legal professional’s Workplace Civil Rights Division for evaluation, as is normal for any demise which takes place throughout an tried arrest."

Kyren Lacy (SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY NETWORK)

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Lacy was 24. Athletes from across the sports world reacted to his demise.

"We’re saddened to be taught of the tragic passing of former LSU Soccer student-athlete Kyren Lacy," LSU stated in an announcement to Fox Information Digital. "Our ideas and prayers are together with his household and family members, in addition to his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing."

The extensive receiver, who graduated in December and will have been a range within the upcoming NFL Draft , was below investigation in Louisiana in reference to a crash in December that left a 78-year-old man lifeless, officers stated in January.

He was accused of driving recklessly – rushing and passing in a no-passing zone – when the motorist swerved to keep away from Lacy and crashed into one other car.

He fled the scene of the crash with out calling for assist, Louisiana State Police stated. An arrest warrant was obtained for Lacy for negligent murder, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a car.