Marshawn Kneeland, a Dallas Cowboys defensive end, died of an apparent self- inflicted gunshot wound after a police pursuit and a crash in Frisco, Texas, in the early hours of November 6, 2025. Authorities indicated he had expressed suicidal ideations during the aftermath of the pursuit, and the cause of death is being treated as a suicide pending exam results from the medical examiner. Details and context
- The incident began with a traffic stop that Kneeland allegedly refused to honor, leading to a pursuit by authorities. The vehicle was later found crashed, and Kneeland was discovered deceased nearby. Frisco police and the Texas Department of Public Safety provided statements and updates as the investigation unfolded. [sources reporting the incident include Frisco police statements and national outlets covering the Cowboys' confirmation of his passing]
- The Cowboys publicly mourned Kneeland, noting his role as a second-year player and expressing condolences to his girlfriend and family. The broader reporting has noted that authorities were aware of suicidal ideations expressed during or after the events surrounding the pursuit.
- Ongoing media coverage around the time of the report clarified that law enforcement would determine the exact cause and manner of death, but initial information pointed toward a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Several outlets attributed the cause to an apparent suicide in connection with the pursuit and crash.
If you’d like, I can pull up the latest official statements from the Frisco police, the Texas DPS, and the medical examiner for precise wording and any updates since the initial reports.
