Washington State QB Found Dead In Apparent Suicide
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Footballs sit near a goal post prior to Super Bowl XLIX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
A shocking tragedy in Washington.
Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead from what authorities say was from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or suicide
The 21 year old Hilinski, didn’t show up for practice Tuesday and was found in his apartment where a rifle and a suicide note was found,” according to the Pullman Police Department.
“We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Tyler’s passing,” Washington State coach Mike Leach said in a released statement. “He was an incredible young man and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him was better for it. The entire WSU community mourns as thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”
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