Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) runs after a catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

New Details Emerge Surrounding Former LSU Football Wideout Kyren Lacy's Passing

Originally posted on LSU Tigers on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Apr 13, 2025 8:04 PM ET

Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has passed away at the age of 24 after police found the Louisiana native dead in his vehicle on Saturday night, according to a report via WBRZ.

The incident occurred in Houston (Tex.) just "days before he was set to appear before a grand jury that would decide if he would face charges in a fatal crash that law enforcement said he caused," the report states.

According to the report from WBRZ: "Lacy was arguing with a family member shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday. He reportedly pulled out a gun and shot it at the ground before leaving the area.

"About 30 minutes later, a constable spotted Lacy driving and attempted to make a traffic stop. Deputies said Lacy refused to stop and was chased for several miles before crashing.

"A report from the Harris County Sheriff's Office says that when deputies walked up to Lacy's vehicle to take him into custody, they didn't realize he shot himself during the pursuit and before the crash."

UPDATE: Houston authorities say former LSU WR Kyren Lacy shot himself during a police chase late Saturday night.

New details here -https://t.co/CsF7nQMviS
— WBRZ News (@WBRZ) April 13, 2025

LSU Football released a statement following the news of Lacy's passing:

"We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing."

Along with the LSU program releasing a statement, Lacy's father released a statement via social media:

"Young parents, start talking to your kids at a very early age and make sure they are confident and comfortable confiding in you. 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, it's invisible, don't ignore the signs, even if they may seem small.

"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. This will never get easier, but we'll learn to live with it.
Check on your kids mental!!!!!!!!!!!"