Chiefs Chiefs' Player Jevon Belcher involved in murder-suicide, shoots self at Arrowhead - Page 79

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

lcarus · 12-01-2012, 02:06 PM

Belcher placed on PUP.

**SAUTO** · 12-01-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Doctor10

But he didn't kill anyone. Belcher did.

And? Doesn't change the facts
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**Lumpy** · 12-01-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

People need something to attach themself to and be upset about so they can discharge all the built up shit they have inside about their own pathetic little lives.

Apparently.

Hootie · 12-01-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Horrific metaphore.

?

I wasn't trying to use a metaphor, just saying we've seen this same tragedy play out with a more famous player...and it was probably a more cowardly crime

**alnorth** · 12-01-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AdumbGuy

I don't see how they can play this game. How do you focus on football during this? What, will the opposing coaches attack the chiefs linebacking corps because they're weaker now because one of them is dead?

Forfeit the damn game if need be, there's more important things than football.

suppose the players want to play?

I wouldn't be at all surprised if the players turn out not to be the fragile porcelain vases some are making them out to be.

BIG_DADDY · 12-01-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I think that was some speculation posted by one of the members here. I have not heard this anywhere else.

Irresponsible, as it has now taken life as fact.

Thanks

MMXcalibur · 12-01-2012, 02:07 PM

If they make the Chiefs play this game, I'm all for taking a knee and going to the locker room after 1 play.

**Lumpy** · 12-01-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

I've rebranded my style, I'm no longer here to bicker. If someone wants to bicker with me I'll move along. I like you guys too much to be away for years at a time because I'm thick headed.

Welcome back.

WoodDraw · 12-01-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

The difference between this and all those other situations in sports history...is it wasn't just a domestic disturbance. The guy went to the team facility and did it right in front of the front office and coaching staff of the team. I certainly don't know of any other situation like this. The head coach and GM of this team just watched one of their players kill himself. That's brutal. I don't know if you can compare it to anything.

This is a great point.

The talk about postponing the game - it really has to be about the players and the staff. The families will be mourning privately, the fans general reactions will be, "That's sad - what a ****ed up story." But it's completely unrealistic to expect those present and involved to prepare for a game right now.

I'll differ to their judgement, but if they ask to postpone, **** the NFL if they won't agree.

Discuss Thrower · 12-01-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

Belcher placed on PUP.

I amazed this came before a Tombstone macro.

Rasputin · 12-01-2012, 02:08 PM

They make a big deal about letting players play with concussions. Well the whole team got concussed today. They could postpone it till after reg season & not have any affect on the playoffs. The only implication would be draft spot but at least the teams would be prepared to play at a higher level.

Mr. Laz · 12-01-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I think that was some speculation posted by one of the members here. I have not heard this anywhere else.

Irresponsible, as it has now taken life as fact.

The person who originally commented about it said it was a rumor.

it has always been discussed as a rumor

anyone taking it as a fact is choosing to make that distinction

we know very few facts about the entire situation

AdumbGuy · 12-01-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

The difference between this and all those other situations in sports history...is it wasn't just a domestic disturbance. The guy went to the team facility and did it right in front of the front office and coaching staff of the team. I certainly don't know of any other situation like this. The head coach and GM of this team just watched one of their players kill himself. That's brutal. I don't know if you can compare it to anything.

This. How do you focus on game plans just having watched somebody kill himself.

Mother****erJones · 12-01-2012, 02:09 PM

The Program ‏@theprogramkc
The Kansas City Police Department has released the name of the victim. Her name is Kassandra Perkins. Age 22.

Mr. Laz · 12-01-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

Welcome back.

who is he/she?

12-01-2012, 08:52 AM
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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