Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Dies by Suicide at 24

Tragic Death of Marshawn Kneeland

• 💔 Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 24.
• 📞 Police dispatch calls revealed disturbing text messages sent by Kneeland to his girlfriend and family, saying goodbye.
• ⚠️ His girlfriend indicated he was armed and had a history of mental illness, expressing concern he would end his life.

Discovery and Circumstances

• 🚓 Authorities discovered Kneeland's body after he was involved in a pursuit with state troopers, crashed his car, and fled on foot.
• 🐕 Troopers utilized drones and dogs in the search, leading to the tragic find around 1:30 AM.

Recent Game and Team Statement

• 🏈 Just days before his death, Kneeland scored a touchdown in the Cowboys' game against the Arizona Cardinals.
• 😔 The Dallas Cowboys organization released a statement calling him a "beloved teammate" and expressing thoughts and prayers to his girlfriend and family.