{"id":2423433,"date":"2025-04-14T16:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T20:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-sec-wide-receiver-and-potential-nfl-draft-pick-found-dead-after-police-chase\/"},"modified":"2025-04-14T16:43:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T20:43:06","slug":"all-sec-wide-receiver-and-potential-nfl-draft-pick-found-dead-after-police-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-sec-wide-receiver-and-potential-nfl-draft-pick-found-dead-after-police-chase\/","title":{"rendered":"All-SEC Wide Receiver and Potential NFL Draft Pick Found Dead After Police Chase"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fall-sec-wide-receiver-and-potential-nfl-draft-pick-found-dead-after-police-chase%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2423433&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>On Saturday night, the football community was deeply affected by the tragic death of Kyren Lacy, a 24-year-old former All-SEC wide receiver and NFL Draft prospect from Louisiana State University. Lacy&#8217;s death occurred after a police chase in Houston, during which he allegedly fled from authorities following a domestic incident were he reportedly discharged a firearm. The chase ended when Lacy crashed his vehicle, and he was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-woman-accused-of-killing-mother-on-2015-bali-vacation-pleads-guilty-in-u-s\/\" title=\"US woman guilty of killing mother on 2015 Bali trip.\">found deceased inside<\/a> with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.<\/p>\n<p>Lacy had a notable collage career, highlighted by nine receiving touchdowns in his final season at LSU, earning him All-SEC honors and interest from NFL scouts. At the time of his death, he was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-proud-boys-indicted-on-conspiracy-charges-for-alleged-role-in-u-s-capitol-riot\/\" title=\"Two Proud Boys Indicted On Conspiracy ... For Alleged Role In U.S. Capitol Riot\">facing charges related<\/a> to a previous incident that resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rand-paul-blasts-bragg-over-trump-indictment-says-da-should-be-put-in-jail\/\" title=\"Rand Paul blasts Bragg over Trump indictment, says &#039;DA should be put in jail&#039;\">grand jury hearing<\/a> was set to take place shortly after his passing.<\/p>\n<p>In his memory,commentators and family members have urged a focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-second-place-finisher-protests-by-throwing-up-arms-in-x\/\" title=\"U.S. Second Place Finisher Protests By Throwing Up Arms In \u2018X\u2019\">mental health awareness<\/a>,stressing the importance of recognizing mental health signs. LSU athletics expressed their condolences, noting the sadness surrounding Lacy&#8217;s death, and plans are in place to honor his legacy.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>On Saturday night, the football community was shaken by the death of Kyren Lacy, an All-SEC wide receiver and NFL Draft prospect, following a dangerous police chase in Houston. The 24-year-old former Louisiana State University star&rsquo;s tragedy has left many reeling.<\/p>\n<p>Lacy had a standout career at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/devastated-lsu-athlete-dies-tragic-accident-near-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LSU<\/a>, spearheading the Tigers&rsquo; passing attack with nine receiving touchdowns in his final season.&nbsp;His performance earned him All-SEC honors and attention from NFL scouts.<\/p>\n<p>The Harris County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office reported that authorities responded to a call where a female family member claimed that Lacy discharged a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-judge-issues-blistering-order-calif-handgun-law-extraordinary-drastic-remedy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">firearm<\/a> during a verbal argument.<\/p>\n<p>Lacy allegedly fled the scene before police arrived. His vehicle was soon spotted late Saturday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2025\/04\/13\/harris-county-officials-release-new-details-surrounding-death-of-former-lsu-star-football-player-kyren-lacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to<\/a> KPRC-TV. When the authorities attempted to stop him, Lacy fled, initiating a high-speed chase.<\/p>\n<p>The pursuit spanned several miles, with Lacy driving recklessly through Houston streets. Deputies noted the &ldquo;erratic&rdquo; nature of Lacy&rsquo;s driving, which they said entailed great risk to public safety during the chase.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Lacy&rsquo;s vehicle eventually crashed, ending the dangerous pursuit. Authorities found him deceased inside the car, having apparently suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.<\/p>\n<p>A final autopsy is still pending. The investigation into the chase and crash is ongoing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/college-football\/story\/_\/id\/44664128\/former-lsu-wr-kyren-lacy-died-apparent-suicide-police-chase-authorities-say\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According<\/a> to ESPN, Lacy&rsquo;s death came days before a scheduled grand jury hearing in Baton Rouge. He faced charges tied to a December crash that killed a 78-year-old man.<\/p>\n<p>Lacy had been charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle. He allegedly fled the scene of that accident without calling for help.<\/p>\n<p>The grand jury was set to decide on formal charges on Monday. Lacy&rsquo;s attorney, Matthew Ory, had expressed confidence that the evidence would have led to a declination of charges.<\/p>\n<p>Ory also requested a transparent review of the investigation, asking the public to respect the family&rsquo;s privacy.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We ask that the public give his family the space they need,&rdquo; he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Lacy&rsquo;s father, Kenny Lacy, d a devastating statement online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kenny.lacy\/posts\/pfbid036zipKAXNgkkb4K7wTKugN9gaocE5rFUF2sG3CCrcYH99FsipU6h9kHCuc7t8jF3zl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via<\/a> Facebook: &ldquo;Our lives have changed forever and this will never be okay.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Kenny also urged others to prioritize mental health.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t ignore the signs, even if they may seem small,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Lacy was a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">star high school football player<\/a> before formally beginning his collegiate career at Louisiana-Lafayette, playing there for two seasons. Lacy transferred to LSU in 2022, where he continued to excel:<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kyren Lacy || LSU Tigers Wide Receiver || 2024 Senior Highlights\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R0DDnjx_2Kc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Just weeks before his death, Lacy participated in LSU&rsquo;s pro day, showcasing his skills for NFL scouts. He was projected as a potential 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-best-moment-nfl-draft-reminds-world-young-men-need-fathers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL Draft<\/a> pick after declaring for the event in December.<\/p>\n<p>LSU Athletics released a statement, according to ESPN: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The university did not specify the cause of death. 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The former Louisiana State University standout&#8217;s untimely passing has left many in shock. Lacy had an impressive career at LSU, leading the Tigers&#8217; receiving corps with nine touchdowns in his final season, earning All-SEC recognition and attracting NFL scouts. According to the Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office, authorities responded to a report from a female family member alleging that Lacy fired a gun during an argument before fleeing the scene. His vehicle was later spotted late Saturday night; when police attempted to pull him over, he sped away, leading to a high-speed chase through Houston where his driving was described as &#8220;erratic&#8221; and dangerous for public safety.<\/p>\n<p>The pursuit ended when Lacy&#8217;s vehicle crashed. Authorities discovered him inside with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound; an autopsy is pending while investigations continue into both the chase and crash. ESPN reported that just days prior to his death, Lacy faced charges related to a December accident that resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man\u2014charges including negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run for allegedly leaving that scene without assistance. A grand jury hearing regarding these charges was scheduled for Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Lacy\u2019s attorney expressed confidence that evidence would lead to no formal charges being filed against him and requested respect for the family&#8217;s privacy during this difficult time. In an emotional Facebook post, Kenny Lacy shared how their lives have been irrevocably changed by this tragedy while emphasizing mental health awareness.<\/p>\n<p>Before transferring to LSU in 2022 after two seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette, Lacy had been recognized as an outstanding high school player. Just weeks before his passing, he showcased his skills at LSU\u2019s pro day for NFL scouts and was projected as a potential pick in the 2025 draft after declaring for it last December.<\/p>\n<p>LSU Athletics released condolences following news of his passing: \u201cWe\u2019re saddened by Kyren Lacy&#8217;s tragic loss&#8230; Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.\u201d The university did not disclose details about his cause of death but plans are underway for tributes honoring his legacy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2423434,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kyren-Lacy.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[53442,53443,36396],"class_list":["post-2423433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-all-sec","tag-nfl-draft","tag-wide-receiver"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kyren-Lacy.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2423433"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423433\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2423437,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423433\/revisions\/2423437"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2423434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2423433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2423433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2423433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}