LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy died by suicide on Saturday, April 12, according to the Harris County (Texas) Sheriff’s Office.
In a Sunday, April 13, report obtained by Us Weekly, authorities said Lacy, 24, was found dead after he led police on a vehicle chase that lasted several miles.
When authorities attempted to remove Lacy from his car and take him into custody after he crashed his vehicle, he was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS personnel.
The vehicle Lacy was driving was registered and insured in his name.
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An autopsy will be conducted on Lacy by the Harris County of Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Authorities responded to a call on Saturday evening from one of Lacy’s family members, indicating he had shot a gun into the ground. He fled before authorities arrived on the scene, and then later fled when officers attempted to pull him over.
Lacy’s death came just days before he was scheduled to appear before a grand jury on Monday, April 14, in relation to his alleged involvement in a car accident that took the life of 78-year-old Herman Hall in December 2024.
Lacy was arrested and charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless driving after the crash. At the time, authorities believed that Lacy may have caused the accident before fleeing the scene. He was released on a $151,000 bond and maintained his innocence until his death.
Kenny Lacy, Kyren’s father, spoke out about his son’s sudden death via social media.
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“Young parents, start talking to your kids at a very early age and make sure they are confident and comfortable confiding in you,” Kenny wrote via Facebook on Sunday. “Don’t be cool with ‘I’m Alright, or I’m good’ when you know deep down something isn’t right. Mental Health is real, and for the most part [and] it’s invisible. Don’t ignore the signs, even if they may seem small.”
He continued, “Our lives have changed forever and this will never be OK, but God needed my baby more than he was needed here. This has to be the biggest pill our families have had to swallow, but I know the love and compassion in our families will get us through.”
Kyren declared for the 2025 NFL Draft in December and was widely expected to be chosen as early as the first round when the Draft begins on April 24.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone. Seek immediate intervention — call 911 for medical attention; 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; or 1-800-662-HELP for the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline.
