Police: Slain NFL Star's Girlfriend Behind Murder-Suicide

Wednesday, Jul 8, 2009  |  Updated 7:00 PM CST
View Comments ()
|
Email
|
Print
Police: Slain NFL Star's Girlfriend Behind Murder-Suicide

advertisement

Police in Nashville are confirming that ex-NFL star Steve McNair's 20-year-old girlfriend killed him before turning the gun on herself.

They say they may never know what was going through Sahel Kazemi's mind when she shot McNair in his condominium, but they say it's clear it was a murder-suicide.

MORE ACCESS ON THESE TOPICS: Athletes - Deaths - TV One

Police earlier had labeled McNair's death a homicide, but awaited further tests and investigation before saying for sure what happened.

They believe he was asleep on a sofa when Kazemi shot him in the head. She then apparently shot him twice in the chest before shooting him again in the head and then shooting herself.

McNair, a quarterback for the Tennessee Titans most of his career, was shot at a condo he rented with another man. The gun was found underneath Kazemi.

Posted Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 - 1:40 AM CST
Leave Comments
What's New
NBCChicago Nonstop
Take in some highlights from the newest member of the NBCChicago family. Or find our digital channel on Comcast Channel 341; WOW Channel 130 or RCN Channel 50.
Follow Us
Sign up to receive news and updates that matter to you.
Send Us Your Story Tips
Check Out