Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Murders Girlfriend, Shoots Self

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Early Saturday morning, 25-year old Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher shot and killed his 22-year-old girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins, at a house near the team’s facility on Saturday morning. The couple had a three-month-old daughter, who is currently safe in the care of a relative.

Police told the Kansas City Star that Belcher and Perkins got into an argument at approximately 7:00 a.m. Saturday. Belcher shot Perkins multiple times. She was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead there.

After the shooting, Belcher drove to a location near the team’s main campus and took his own life. Members of the team’s staff tried to stop Belcher from committing any other acts of violence before the player turned a gun on himself. The Chiefs’ Arrowhead practice facility was evacuated and on police lockdown.

[Passan: Pioli ‘very emotional’ after witnessing Belcher suicide]

Perkins’ mother called police after witnessing the incident and told them that her daughter had been shot. Police arrived at the Chiefs’ facility only to find Belcher in the parking lot with a gun to his head. As one officer got out of his car, he heard a gunshot. Belcher was later pronounced dead. Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli and head coach Romeo Crennel were among the team employees in the vicinity. Belcher reportedly thanked Crennel and Pioli for all they had done for him, and then took his own life.

“Pioli and Crennel and another coach or employee was standing outside and appeared to be talking to him. It appeared they were talking to the suspect,” Kansas City police spokesman Darin Snapp said. “The suspect began to walk in the opposite direction of the coaches and the officers and that’s when they heard the gunshot.

“They said the player was actually thanking them for everything they’d done for him. They were just talking to him and he was thanking them and everything. That’s when he walked away and shot himself.”

Chiefs players were asked to assemble at the team’s main facility so that they can be informed of all the details.

“The entire Chiefs family is deeply saddened by today’s events, and our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy, thoughts and prayers for the families and friends affected by this unthinkable tragedy,” team Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said in a statement. “We sincerely appreciate the expressions of sympathy and support we have received from so many in the Kansas City and NFL communities, and ask for continued prayers for the loved ones of those impacted.

“We will continue to fully cooperate with the authorities and work to ensure that the appropriate counseling resources are available to all members of the organization.”

The Chiefs are scheduled to play the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead at 1:00 PM ET Sunday, and per Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, the Panthers have been told by the league to travel to Kansas City as if the game will be played.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chiefs and the families and friends of those who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in a league statement. “We have connected the Chiefs with our national team of professional counselors to support both the team and the families of those affected. We will continue to provide assistance in any way that we can.”

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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Jess
11 years ago

that poor little baby, never going to know either mom or dad.

Anonymous714
11 years ago

Expect the unexpected and know you’re going home tonight.

11 years ago

This is definitely a WTF? incident. Most would think he had everything in the world going for him. But we never know, do we?

Reply to  James Smith
11 years ago

We never know James. After a lifetime in law enforcement few things surprise me anymore, but lots of things still make me sad.

Reply to  Professor Mike
11 years ago

I know exactly what you mean. If I’ve learned anything it’s that we never really know what’s going on in the minds of others. Not until it’s too late, anyway.

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