Tragic new details into NFL prospect Kyren Lacy's shock death at age 24 while fleeing cops

New tragic details have surfaced in relation to the passing of NFL prospect Kyren Lacy, with a recent report indicating that the former LSU standout tragically ended his own life during a police pursuit.

Lacy, 24, died Saturday night, and it came to light afterwards that the cause of his sudden passing was suicide, according to reports. 

TMZ has now disclosed that Lacy’s death was a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound that occurred after a police chase ensued when officers tried to stop him in response to a report of a disturbance involving weapons.

According to reports, at approximately 11:15 pm on Saturday, a family member of Lacy reported a disturbance involving weapons near Houston. The family member informed law enforcement that there was a verbal argument between them and Lacy, which escalated when he fired a weapon towards the ground.

Lacy then fled the scene, but did not comply with cops when they later identified his car and tried to stop him.

Police told TMZ that Lacy’s car ultimately crashed, and cops found him dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound when they tried to extract him from the  vehicle.

The former LSU wide receiver reportedly took his own life at the age of 24 on Saturday

The former LSU wide receiver reportedly took his own life at the age of 24 on Saturday 

Lacy is seen with his father at his LSU graduation. The prospect had previously been charged with negligent homicide in a separate incident.

 Lacy is seen with his father at his LSU graduation. The prospect had previously been charged with negligent homicide in a separate incident.

Lacy had already been facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in Louisiana last December that had clouded his NFL prospects.

In that accident, which killed a 78-year-old man in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, Lacy was allegedly was driving recklessly – speeding and passing in a no-passing zone – when a motorist who was swerving to avoid Lacy’s Dodge Charger crashed head-on into another vehicle.

Herman Hall of Thibodaux, who was involved in the head-on crash, died after being transported to a hospital, a state police report said.

Authorities with State Police Troop C in Gray, Louisiana, said Lacy fled the scene of the accident without calling for help. Lacy was ultimately booked with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle on January 13.

Following Lacy’s death, his father, Kenny Lacy, broke his silence with a stark mental health warning to young parents.

‘Young parents, start talking to your kids at a very early age and make sure they are confident and comfortable confiding in you,’ he wrote on Facebook . ‘Don’t be cool with ‘I’m Alright,or I’m good’ when you know deep down something isn’t right. Mental Health is real, and for the most part, it’s invisible, don’t ignore the signs, even if they may seem small.

‘Our lives have changed forever and this will never be ok, but God needed my baby more than he was needed here. This has to be the biggest pill our families have had to swallow but I know the love and compassion in our families will get us through. This will never get easier, but we’ll learn to live with it.

‘Check on your kids mental!!!!!!!!!!!’ 

Lacy, 24, was arrested on January 13 after an arrest warrant was issued by local police

Lacy, 24, was arrested on January 13 after an arrest warrant was issued by local police

In December, a motorist who was swerving to avoid Lacy's Dodge Charger crashed head-on into another vehicle, resulting in the death of a 78-year-old man

In December, a motorist who was swerving to avoid Lacy’s Dodge Charger crashed head-on into another vehicle, resulting in the death of a 78-year-old man

Lacy’s case was set to be heard by a grand jury on Monday, less than 48 hours after his reported death.

However, his lawyer accused police of a ‘witch hunt’ in an astonishing statement following Lacy’s death, branding the charges brought against his client as an ‘overzealous, targeted effort’.

‘It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the tragic passing of Kyren Lacy. First and foremost, we ask that the public and the media give his family the space and time they need to grieve this unimaginable loss in peace,’ Lacy’s lawyer said.

‘Kyren’s was scheduled to have his matter heard before a grand jury tomorrow wherein we were very confident the evidence, after being fully collected and reviewed, would lead to a declination of charges.’

‘From the very beginning, this so-called investigation took on the appearance of an overzealous, targeted effort – what can only be described as a witch hunt – fueled by who Kyren was and the public profile he carried.

‘The decision by the investigating agency to charge him at all, in our view, was not only unjustified, it was disturbing. It’s imperative to understand the Lafourche Parish District Attorney, to this day, has not formally charged Kyren.’

‘[…] There was never a presumption of innocence which was exemplified by the NFL pulling his draft card over mere accusations without affording him the slightest chance to defend himself. The pressure and perception likely became unbearable.’

‘Let us be absolutely clear: This is far from over. We will be demanding a full and transparent review of how this investigation was conducted and why. Those responsible for this gross miscarriage of justice must and will be held accountable.’

Lacy is pictured with his father Kenny (right) and mother Kandace Washington (left)

Lacy is pictured with his father Kenny (right) and mother Kandace Washington (left)

Just 18 days ago – on March 26 – Lacy took part in the LSU pro day, when he showed off his ability in front of NFL scouts.

He played in 12 games for LSU last season and was second on the team in catches with 58 and yards receiving with 866.  

Lacy’s death has been followed with tributes from the likes of Dak Prescott and Jayden Daniels, and LSU also put out a statement mourning his passing.

‘We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU football student-athlete Kyren Lacy,’ LSU said in a statement. 

‘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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