Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, seen in a December 24, 2006 file photo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was found shot and killed in his girlfriend’s condominium in Nashville, Tennessee on July 4, 2009. McNair was 36 years old. 2009 is taking people out with a vengeance. May he rest in peace:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Police worked Sunday to unravel the relationship between slain former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and his friend, a 20-year-old woman who was found shot to death alongside him in his downtown condominium.
McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans’ drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead on a sofa in the living room Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. His friend, Sahel Kazemi, was very close to him on the floor, killed by a single gunshot. A pistol was discovered near her, but police said it took a while to find the firearm.
Authorities didn’t immediately say who was to blame for the killings, but they weren’t looking for any suspects.
Robert Gaddy called 911 after being alerted by a friend that something was wrong with McNair. Gaddy had been friends with McNair since they played at Alcorn State. Police asked him not to discuss what he saw in the condo or McNair’s relationship with Kazemi.
I recall reading a series of articles in ESPN magazine last year around this time about how many of the young men, in particular the NFL, but all sports had to beef up their own personal security because of the rising trend of violence against high profile athletes. More money certainly brings more problems, and I refuse to attempt to understand why so many people have such disregard for human life. I hope the killer or killers are brought to justice. SMDH
