Kyren Lacy Died From a “Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound” After Leading Deputies on a Police Pursuit

Kyren Lacy, a former wide receiver for the LSU Tigers, was dead from a “self-inflicted gunshot wound” following a police pursuit in Texas on Saturday night, according to investigators.

According to FOX 26 Houston, deputies were called by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office regarding a man named Lacy who had shot a gun into the ground while arguing with a family member. After learning that Lacy had left the scene, authorities began searching for him.

Deputies attempted to pull over Lacy, but he led them on a mile-long automobile pursuit, according to officials. Authorities say Lacy then crashed his car in the spring.

Police issue a statement on Kyren Lacy’s death

After being taken from the car by responding deputies, Lacy was discovered to have suffered a “self-inflicted gunshot wound” and was declared dead at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office.

A declaration said: “Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Units conducted an investigation of the incident,”. “Preliminary information indicates Lacy shot himself during the pursuit and prior to the vehicle crashing. A handgun was recovered from the interior of the vehicle. A review of the Pct. 4 units body camera and in car dash mounted video did not indicate any shots were fired after the pursuit ended.”

“Once the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide investigation is complete, it will be forwarded to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Civil Rights Division for review, as is standard for any death which takes place during an attempted arrest.”

Lacy was 24 years old. His passing sparked reactions from athletes all throughout the sports world. In a statement to Fox News Digital, LSU stated: “We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy,”  “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.”

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