*(Via ABC News) – Former longtime NFL linebacker Junior Seau committed suicide today at his Oceanside, Calif., home.
San Diego Chargers Chaplain Shawn Mitchell told ABCNews.com that Seau died of a “self inflicted gunshot wound to the chest this morning.” Seau was 43.
Seau’s mother broke down in tears at a press conference outside her son’s home this afternoon, saying “Take me, take me, leave my son, but it’s too late.”
Oceanside police chief Frank McCoy said a woman who identified herself as Seau’s girlfriend called 911 at 9:45 a.m. and told the dispatcher that she had found Seau unconscious in a bedroom with a gunshot wound to the chest. McCoy said a handgun was found near Seau’s body, and authorities are investigating the former NFL player’s death as a suicide.
The Chargers released a statement to ABC News’ San Diego affiliate: “Everyone at the Chargers is in complete shock and disbelief right now. We ask everyone to stop what they’re doing and send their prayers to Junior and his family.”
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What on earth could have been so bad in his life to want to end it????
I live here in San Diego; and fans, friends and relatives are in total shock. I just saw Junior about 4-5 months ago and the dude was all smiles along the Oceanside Pier (his home is along the water-front) and he was smiling and speaking to everyone on the beach-front. He did so much for the city, kids and people of San Diego. His restaurant is also a great place to enjoy a meal called: Seau’s located in Mission Valley. The people here are truly going to miss this great philanthropist, son and friend to so many. RIP Junior Seau!!!