Kyren Lacy (Photo via Twitter)
Kyren Lacy sadly passed away at the young age of 24.
The talented LSU wide receiver left behind a heartbroken family and community.
Recently, his mother, Kandace Washington, opened up about her son’s tragic d3ath and shared her overwhelming grief.
“I am absolutely heartbroken by the passing of my son. There are no words to fully express the pain our family is feeling right now. I know that I haven’t said much but I wanted to let you all know that I am doing as good as I can right now,” Lacy’s mother said as per Daily Mail.
She also shared gratitude for the support they’ve received during this incredibly tough time.
“I want to thank each and every one of you who has reached out-through messages, calls, social media, and more. I see your texts, your words of love, and your offers of support. It means more than I can say,” Washington added.
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Kyren’s d3ath came after a complicated series of events. He was pursued by police after a family member reported that he had fired a firearm during an argument.
In the chaos, he crashed his car, and when officers approached, they found him with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
However, Kyren was regarded as one of the top prospects, having shone last season with nine touchdowns for the Tigers. His attorney, Matthew Ory, noted that Kyren didn’t think he was at fault for the incident that led to this tragedy.
According to him, Kyren was trying to continue with his life despite the surrounding turmoil. Tragically, a grand jury was set to review his case just days after his passing.
Agent Of Ex-LSU Receiver Kyren Lacy Shames NFL Following Apparent Suicide
Kyren Lacy (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
While Kyren Lacy’s family is already dealing with a hard time, his agent had a scathling comment pointed towards the NFL.
The former LSU Tigers wide receiver’s agent, Rocky Arceneaux of Alliance Sports, publicly criticized the NFL for their handling of Lacy’s situation.
In his statement, Arceneaux lambasted the league for revoking Lacy’s invitation to the NFL Combine without adequately considering the circumstances.
“To the NFL, shame on you for revoking Kyren’s Combine invitation without acknowledgement or consideration of the facts. I urge you to re-evaluate your processes and provide athletes with the necessary due process before alienating them from their peers and dreams they’ve worked so hard for. Shame on the investigating agency for being more concerned about public perception and pressure to charge someone – than actually investigating the facts,” he wrote.
He emphasized the need for the NFL to re-evaluate its processes and provide athletes with a fair chance. He argued that the rush to judgment and lack of due process ultimately harmed Lacy during a critical time in his career.
The young athlete had been facing serious legal challenges following a crash that resulted in the d3ath of a 78-year-old man. The charges included negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run.
Official Cause Of D3ath For LSU Superstar WR & Top NFL Draft Prospect Kyren Lacy Has Been Revealed
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Kyren Lacy had a lot more life to live.
The former LSU receiver died at age 24 as he was getting set to face criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in Louisiana last December that had clouded his NFL prospects.
Rumors had initially suggested that Lacy took his 0wn life.
That is, unfortunately, what happened.
Authorities announced on Sunday that the NFL Draft prospect died by suicide.
Kyren Lacy died from an apparent “self-inflicted gunshot wound” following a police pursuit in Texas, local authorities said Sunday.
Lacy was arguing with a family member on Saturday and reportedly pulled out a gun and shot it at the ground before leaving the area.
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Information obtained by WBRZ stated cops spotted him driving, and although they signaled for him to pull over, he would take off and lead them on a chase.
He was chased for several miles before crashing.
Upon heading to his vehicle, they would notice that he shot himself during the pursuit and before the crash.
Before his arrest, Lacy was projected to be picked in the 2025 NFL Draft.
He played three seasons at LSU and led the team with nine touchdowns in his last season.
Former LSU Wide Receiver Kyren Lacy Was Set To Face Grand Jury
Kyren Lacy (Photo By Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)
2025 NFL Draft hopeful Kyren Lacy died days before a grand jury was set to begin arguments over his alleged hit-and-run case.
The former Louisiana State University wide receiver was arrested in December 2024 and charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless driving after authorities presumed he was involved in a fatal car accident that killed one individual and injured others.
He reportedly announced his decision to go into the NFL one day after the accident.
Lacy was released on bond two days before declaring for the NFL Draft. He had maintained his innocence in the legal case.
At the time, Kyren Lacy was reportedly said to be illegally passing other vehicles when a pickup truck abruptly braked and swerved to the right to avoid a head-on collision with the approaching Dodge,” a press release read.
“Traveling behind the pickup was a 2017 Kia Cadenza whose driver swerved left to avoid the oncoming Dodge Charger. As the Kia Cadenza took evasive action to avoid impact with the Dodge, it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento.”
Lacy turned himself in to the police following the car accident and was arrested.
