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

[MoreLemonPledge]

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

[KCWolfman]

Originally Posted by ragedogg69

correct. see my post about should/could.

There are a great many uncared children whose parents are Chief's fans. Are the Hunts obligated to them as well?

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Dave

Who the hell has wished death on a player? Which player? Link?

I would hope no one on here wished death on any player, even in jest. I mean, we're a pretty stupid fan base, but I would hope we aren't that stupid.

[morphius]

Originally Posted by KCWolfman

Not confirmed, but likely. Also Perkins wasn't DOA. I don't know her status at this time though.

That was my first thought as to why.

[DrunkBassGuitar]

Originally Posted by suds79

We don't even know if this was a mental issue at all.

Keep in mind his did kill someone first. Maybe he didn't want to face the consequences.

I'm just saying we don't know

Right, I agree that's why I said maybe. But it wouldn't surprise me if he had some kind of underlying issue.

the nfl does need to cancel tomorrow's game and make sure that every player, coach and facility worker gets as much time with a grief counselor and therapists as they need. because i cannot fathom being in pioli's or RAC's shoes right now

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by alnorth

I disagree. If Belcher had instead been arrested and charged with murder, the game would obviously be played.

Maybe Romeo wont be able to work tomorrow, and thats fine, but why should we cancel a game because a murderer decided to off himself?

Probably because of how and where it occurred, as well as the company of people who were present.

[KCUnited]

There have been other tragedies, but I can't think of one like this that occurred at the actual facility, outside of Katrina people dying in the Super Dome of course. Sure to be an eery tailgate if they play this thing.

[Messier]

Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels

Dexter McCluster ‏@dextermccluster
Times like this you have to pray!!! I love you man, brothers for life!!!! #chiefs

Yikes. Someone might want to tell the players this is a bad time to state their love for Belcher.

[Stanley Nickels]

Le'Ron McClain ‏@LeRon_McClain33
Man Stop and say a prayer for the KC Chiefs family... Sad day #sweater

[Hootie]

Well no ****ing shit if this were Brady or Manning it would be different lol lol lol

[GoChargers]

Originally Posted by Argo

this incident was at the facility 24 hours before the game

In front of the coach, too. If there were ever a time to cancel a game, this would be it. Do the right thing, Roger... how can he expect the players and coaches to take the field so soon after a tragedy like this?

[Chief Roundup]

Wow there are some true colors shining through in this thread. Some of you are not acting rationally and are jumping to judgment.

Denise go back to stalking Gannon. You are one of the biggest pieces of shit I have seen on this place ever.
Nobody here likes you or respects you, and no one ever will. Why don't you save everyone the trouble of putting you on ignore and just leave. Don't go away mad just go away.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Let's not forget about Jovan's mother. She witnessed the shooting on Crysler, according to reports.

Friends, family and teammates are going to have a tough enough time with this.

Actually witnessing it?

You're right, they'll never be the same.

After this.....I don't think Romeo will be here another season. He's getting up there in age and this may have been the final straw. Shit like this takes a lot out of a person.

[Inspector]

Originally Posted by alnorth

We're talking about a murderer. Belcher is not a victim. He should not be memorialized in any way. They should have a moment of silence only for those he hurt, and then try to forget about him. If Romeo cant coach tomorrow (understandable), let the assistants handle it.

I heard on the radio that some assistants witnessed Belcher shoot himself. They may also be mesed up for awhile.

We were decorating the Christmas tree with the grandkids, didn't even know this happened until one of my sons called to tell us.

[Aidan]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I would hope no one on here wished death on any player, even in jest. I mean, we're a pretty stupid fan base, but I would hope we aren't that stupid.

There have been numerous who wished it on Cassel during game threads, i have proof.

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by Messier

Yikes. Someone might want to tell the players this is a bad time to state their love for Belcher.

Disagree.