Post by Jesse Nuñez™ on Jul 4, 2009 17:45:13 GMT -4
ASHVILLE, Tenn. - Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair has been killed. Police said McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville.
The incident happened near 2nd South & Lea Avenue.
A crowd began to gather in the area where Steve McNair's body was found Saturday afternoon.
"When police officers arrived in response to that call, they found two individuals who had been shot to death inside the residence: one female, one male. We now know that the male deceased is Steve McNair. The female deceased has been tentatively identified. We're working to confirm that and then notify her next of kin," said Don Aaron with Metro Police on the situation.
That female victim's identity was not released as of 4:20 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
According to Don Aaron with the Metro Nashville Police Department, no suspects have been taken into custody. Several people were being taken to police headquarters for questioning.
Titan's owner ‘Bud' Adams Jr. released the following statement on the Titan's web site:
"We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair's passing today. He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing."
That is really sad to hear about especially with all the recent celebrities death. The dude also finally retired in April, didn't even have a chance to live his life after football.
The incident happened near 2nd South & Lea Avenue.
A crowd began to gather in the area where Steve McNair's body was found Saturday afternoon.
"When police officers arrived in response to that call, they found two individuals who had been shot to death inside the residence: one female, one male. We now know that the male deceased is Steve McNair. The female deceased has been tentatively identified. We're working to confirm that and then notify her next of kin," said Don Aaron with Metro Police on the situation.
That female victim's identity was not released as of 4:20 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
According to Don Aaron with the Metro Nashville Police Department, no suspects have been taken into custody. Several people were being taken to police headquarters for questioning.
Titan's owner ‘Bud' Adams Jr. released the following statement on the Titan's web site:
"We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair's passing today. He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing."
That is really sad to hear about especially with all the recent celebrities death. The dude also finally retired in April, didn't even have a chance to live his life after football.
