Kyren Lacy, a former LSU football player and NFL hopeful, has died at age 24. His death happened on a Saturday night after a police chase. Reports say he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This news shocked many people, including his fans, family, and former teammates. Kyren had a bright future as an NFL prospect. He was known for his strong skills on the field. Sadly, his life ended too soon.
Family Called Police After a Gun Was Fired
The trouble began around 11:15 p.m. near Houston. A woman in Kyrenโs family called the police. She told them they had a heated argument. During that argument, Kyren fired a gun at the ground. Police went to find him right away. They spotted his car and tried to stop him. But Kyren did not pull over. He fled the scene instead. After a short chase, he crashed his car. When officers reached the vehicle, they found him dead. He had shot himself.
A Deadly Car Crash Months Earlier Caused Legal Trouble
Kyren was already in legal trouble before this happened. In December, he was part of a fatal crash in Louisiana. He was accused of reckless driving. Police said he was speeding and passed in a no-passing zone. Another driver swerved to avoid his car. That driver crashed into another car. A 78-year-old man, Herman Hall, later died from his injuries. Police said Kyren did not stop or call for help. In January, they charged him with negligent homicide, hit-and-run, and reckless driving. Despite these charges, he still had hopes as an NFL prospect.
Kyrenโs Father Warns Parents About Mental Health
After his sonโs death, Kyrenโs father spoke out on Facebook. He urged parents to talk to their kids about feelings. He said itโs not enough to hear โIโm fineโ or โIโm goodโ when something feels wrong. He told parents to watch for signs of mental health problems. โMental health is real,โ he wrote. He also said their lives have changed forever. The pain is deep, and they will never be the same. But he believes love and faith will help his family heal. His message was full of sadness, but also full of care for other families. He hoped his sonโs story would be a lesson for other NFL prospects regarding mental health.
His Lawyer Says Charges Were Not Fair
Kyrenโs legal case was not finished. A grand jury was going to look at it just two days after he died. His lawyer believed the charges were unfair. He said the police treated Kyren differently because of his fame. The lawyer called the investigation a โwitch hunt.โ He believed the NFL turned away from Kyren too fast, harming his potential as an NFL prospect. He said Kyren never got the chance to fully defend himself. The lawyer promised to push for a review of how the case was handled. He said this story is not over yet.
He Tried to Keep His Football Dream Alive
Even with the legal trouble, Kyren kept working hard. Just 18 days before his death, he took part in LSUโs pro day. That day, college players show their skills to NFL scouts. Kyren had played in 12 games the season before. He made 58 catches and gained 866 yards. He was one of LSUโs top receivers. Many people still believed he had a shot at the NFL and saw him as a promising NFL prospect.
Tributes and Sadness After His Death
After Kyren died, many people shared their grief. Football stars like Dak Prescott and Jayden Daniels posted tributes. LSU also made a public statement. The school said they were heartbroken. They said their thoughts were with Kyrenโs family, friends, and former teammates. Many people in the football world are mourning his loss. His death is a reminder that fame and talent cannot always protect someone from pain. This tragedy has further shed light on the challenges faced by an NFL prospect.
