Marshawn Kneeland, a Dallas Cowboys defensive end, was involved in a police pursuit after authorities attempted to stop his vehicle for a traffic violation, and he refused to pull over. After a crash ended the pursuit, Kneeland fled the scene on foot and was later found deceased in Frisco, Texas, with authorities indicating that he had expressed suicidal ideations. The sequence of events has been reported by multiple outlets, and investigators are treating the incident as a welfare concern with the surrounding circumstances under review.
Key points
- Police attempt to stop for traffic violation; Kneeland did not stop.
- The vehicle crash occurred on southbound Dallas Parkway near Warren Parkway; Kneeland fled on foot.
- During the search, officers were informed that he had expressed suicidal ideations, and he was later found dead, described as an apparent suicide.
- Coworkers and the team publicly acknowledged Kneeland, noting the tragedy and offering condolences.
