The Houston, Texas police have released information regarding the death of Kyren Lacy, a former LSU football player and NFL draft prospect.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s report, Lacy died in an apparent suicide while being pursued by authorities on Saturday night. Here’s what led up to the incident
-Background: Lacy, 24, was facing charges stemming from a fatal car accident in Louisiana last December, where a 78-year-old man named Herman Hall died after being involved in a head-on crash with a vehicle allegedly driven recklessly by Lacy.
– Charges: Lacy was booked with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle. These charges had significantly impacted his NFL draft prospects.
– Pursuit and Death: On Saturday night, Harris County authorities pursued Lacy, which ended in a crash.
When officers approached the vehicle, they found Lacy had died in an apparent suicide. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death in such cases, and their investigation may include autopsies, forensic analysis, and other specialized services.
In this instance, the cause of death appears to be an apparent suicide, but the details surrounding the incident are still under investigation
