Chiefs Chiefs' Player Jevon Belcher involved in murder-suicide, shoots self at Arrowhead - Page 71

MoreLemonPledge · 10:32 AM

No details yet. Just came across on the news.

edit: Sources say the player is Jovan Belcher. Police have yet to confirm.

An unnamed Kansas City Chiefs player has committed suicide at the team facility and authorities are on the scene, the police confirmed to ESPN on Saturday morning.

Local reports say police are operating with the belief the player fatally shot his girlfriend at a house before driving to Arrowhead Stadium and killing himself at around 8 a.m local time. The Associated Press reported the player's age to be 25.

"We can confirm that there was an incident at Arrowhead earlier this morning," the Chiefs said in a statement. "We are cooperating with authorities in their investigation."

There were no other injuries at the team facility, police said.

The Chiefs (1-10) were preparing to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

The NFL has told the Panthers to travel as planned to Kansas City on Saturday, the Charlotte Observer has reported, citing interim general manager Brandon Beane.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/86...-team-facility

GoShox · 12-01-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

I'm really having conflicted feelings about it.

I really liked Belcher as a player.

But I guess what's right is right. He did a horrible thing.

This is exactly how I feel. He was one of my favorite players, a guy that goes undrafted and works his way up to a starting position.

But if he was the one that got killed by someone else, I'd have too much hate for the killer. It's unfair for me to feel like he was the victim.

okcchief · 12-01-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChargers

Sometimes it feels like the four major sports commissioners have a contest going of who can embarrass themselves, ruin their league, and piss off their customers the most.

It does seen that way.

ChiefsCountry · 12-01-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shogun

the mothers facebook said her favorite athlete is jackie battle.

not saying anything but meh

Through Battle is probably how she met Belcher.

The_Doctor10 · 12-01-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

I'm really having conflicted feelings about it.

I really liked Belcher as a player.

But I guess what's right is right. He did a horrible thing.

Why does this matter any more?

ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-01-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Tweets from Belcher's agent:

https://twitter.com/Jovan_Belcher

That's a fake account.

Chief77 · 12-01-2012, 01:19 PM

This is a devastating tragedy that will effect the families, the players, and coaches for the rest of their lives. No words can heal this right now. How the NFL can force these players to play a game tommorrow is insane. Same for the coaching staff. Romeo must be so shocked right now.

**DeezNutz** · 12-01-2012, 01:19 PM

Have to wonder where ESPN is getting the information about the "additional acts of violence" that RAC and Pioli worked to stop.

Ace Gunner · 12-01-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

hadn't even thought of that

yikes

oh gawd I hope this is not true.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-01-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Through Battle is probably how she met Belcher.

Yep.

They were set up by a Chiefs player. Sounds like it might have been JB.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-01-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Have to wonder where ESPN is getting the information about the "additional acts of violence" that RAC and Pioli worked to stop.

I think they are referring to him committing suicide, not hurting someone else.

Mr. Laz · 12-01-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Meanwhile other reports are that this was as a result of an argument when the g/f came back late from a concert.

I think throwing around the baby mamma drama right now is uncalled for, especially from a guy that's already hopped on his soap box several times today.

except for it's not my baby mamma drama rumor ...

but hey feel free to try and 'get revenge' for me calling you out on your dipshittery.

**BigMeatballDave** · 12-01-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

If I'm Clark, I'm calling a team meeting and letting the players and coaches vote on whether to play tomorrow or not. Majority decides and I'll deal with the fallout from Goodell.

Probably not a bad idea.

FAX · 12-01-2012, 01:21 PM

I note that there are a lot of posters who feel it's heartless to blame Belcher for these events and I understand their point of view.

For my part, I am extremely sensitive to the needs and problems associated with the mentally ill. That is an undeniable, historical fact. God knows I've known my share of people who suffered from all sorts of severe emotional issues.

However, I see it this way ... assuming the early reports are factual, I can't help but believe that there is another way to deal with your problems outside of killing your girlfriend (in front of your mother, no less) then killing yourself. Belcher wasn't certifiably insane. He didn't think he was Napoleon or see bats under his bed. He was, by all accounts, completely functional. It's pretty obvious that he went temporarily mad, did something horrible in a fit of uncontrollable rage, then decided to either punish himself or escape punishment.

But based on what we know he did, if Belcher were some sort of raggedy, worthless hobo instead of a professional football player, people wouldn't give two dull damns about him. They'd throw some dirt on him and call it a day. Personally, I have a limited amount of compassion for people who intentionally hurt other people then feel sorry for themselves.

FAX

Ace Gunner · 12-01-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shogun

the mothers facebook said her favorite athlete is jackie battle.

not saying anything but meh

I believe I read in the past that Battle is married with kids.

**DeezNutz** · 12-01-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I think they are referring to him committing suicide, not hurting someone else.

Yep, OK. I was probably trying to read way too much into the statement. Thanks.

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MoreLemonPledge M-I-Z S-E-C Join Date: Apr 2009 Casino cash: $10004927	Shooting at Arrowhead- Chiefs player commits suicide No details yet. Just came across on the news. edit: Sources say the player is Jovan Belcher. Police have yet to confirm. An unnamed Kansas City Chiefs player has committed suicide at the team facility and authorities are on the scene, the police confirmed to ESPN on Saturday morning. Local reports say police are operating with the belief the player fatally shot his girlfriend at a house before driving to Arrowhead Stadium and killing himself at around 8 a.m local time. The Associated Press reported the player's age to be 25. "We can confirm that there was an incident at Arrowhead earlier this morning," the Chiefs said in a statement. "We are cooperating with authorities in their investigation." There were no other injuries at the team facility, police said. The Chiefs (1-10) were preparing to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The NFL has told the Panthers to travel as planned to Kansas City on Saturday, the Charlotte Observer has reported, citing interim general manager Brandon Beane. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/86...-team-facility Last edited by MoreLemonPledge; 12-01-2012 at 10:32 AM..
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FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	I note that there are a lot of posters who feel it's heartless to blame Belcher for these events and I understand their point of view. For my part, I am extremely sensitive to the needs and problems associated with the mentally ill. That is an undeniable, historical fact. God knows I've known my share of people who suffered from all sorts of severe emotional issues. However, I see it this way ... assuming the early reports are factual, I can't help but believe that there is another way to deal with your problems outside of killing your girlfriend (in front of your mother, no less) then killing yourself. Belcher wasn't certifiably insane. He didn't think he was Napoleon or see bats under his bed. He was, by all accounts, completely functional. It's pretty obvious that he went temporarily mad, did something horrible in a fit of uncontrollable rage, then decided to either punish himself or escape punishment. But based on what we know he did, if Belcher were some sort of raggedy, worthless hobo instead of a professional football player, people wouldn't give two dull damns about him. They'd throw some dirt on him and call it a day. Personally, I have a limited amount of compassion for people who intentionally hurt other people then feel sorry for themselves. FAX
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