Former Tennessee Titans Quarterback Steve McNair has been Killed

[Katie]

I am a huge fan. I've literally run into the man around town. I'm so shocked I don't even have words. He was found shot to death, one shot to the temple, still sitting on his couch. an unidentified woman who was not his wife was found dead on the floor.

R.I.P. #9




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(CNN) -- Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was killed in a shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, authorities said Saturday.


Steve McNair, 36, spent 13 seasons in the NFL, the majority with the Tennessee Titans.

Police said they found McNair and a woman shot to death in a Nashville residence after receiving a phone call about an injured person.

The woman has been tentatively identified, but her name is not being released, authorities said.

A law enforcement source close to the investigation said the woman is McNair's girlfriend and that the residence is her condominium.

Witnesses said McNair was a frequent visitor there.

Authorities were questioning people who were near the home, but they said no one was in custody. Watch report on McNair's death »

They could not provide details about the circumstances of the shooting.

McNair's brother, Fred, also confirmed the death but had no immediate details.

McNair, 36, spent 13 seasons in the NFL, the majority with the Tennessee Titans, and was named the NFL's co-MVP in 2003. He spent his last two seasons with Baltimore Ravens before announcing his retirement in 2008.

The owner of the Titans, Bud Adams, Jr., said in a statement that the organization was "saddened and shocked" to hear of McNair's death.

"He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans," Adams said.

"He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl."

The Titans marked a Super Bowl loss to the St. Louis Rams in 2000.

McNair attended Alcorn State in Mississippi.

Dozens of fans who rushed to the crime scene were rattled by the news of McNair's death.

"I'm in shock. It's so hard to believe," Sonya Hughes told CNN affiliate WKRN. "Tennessee Titans, Steve McNair -- on the Fourth of July."


Ludy Wallace, former Nashville city councilman, remembered McNair as a "friendly" guy.

"I think he made an everlasting impression with people he came in contact with and the people that attended his [football] camps," Wallace told CNN affiliate WTVF.

[Mars-Chan]

I just saw this on the local news.

How sad is this...I mean...you got to think about his poor kids!

[Katie]

More on Steve. ther was a news conference today aout the murder. apparently Steve called the girl (she's 20) to the condo on Saturday morning early. My theory now is that he was going to end his affair with her and she went ballistic.


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(CNN) -- The death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was a homicide, though police said Sunday they have not classified the death of woman who was involved in a romantic relationship with him.


Steve McNair, 36, spent 13 seasons in the NFL, the majority with the Tennessee Titans.

Police found McNair, 36, and Sahel Kazemi, 20, fatally shot in a condominium in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Saturday afternoon after receiving a phone call about an injured person. McNair was shot twice in the head and twice in the chest, while Kazemi was shot once in the head, Nashville Metropolitan Police Department Spokesman Don Aaron told reporters Sunday after announcing the autopsies were complete.

Asked whether the shooting was a murder-suicide, Aaron said investigators had ruled out nothing.

"I would expect that it would be a number of days before the classification is placed on Miss Kazemi's death," he said.

McNair, a married father of four, and Kazemi "apparently were involved in a dating relationship over the past several months," Aaron said.

There were no signs of forced entry at the condo, which was rented by McNair and a friend of his, sporting-goods dealer Wayne Neeley, Aaron said. Neeley used a key to enter the building and discovered the clothed bodies Saturday afternoon, Aaron said.

"The two had been dead for a period of hours prior to the bodies being discovered," Aaron said.

Neeley then called his friend, Robert Gaddy, who went to the condo and called police.

Asked why Neeley had not called police himself, Aaron said, "My conjecture would be that he was shocked and horrified by what he had just discovered and, for some reason, his inclination was to contact Mr. Gaddy, who was a close friend of Mr. Neeley's and Mr. McNair's."

McNair's body was found seated on a living room sofa, Aaron said. A semi-automatic pistol was found under Kazemi's body, which was on the floor, he said.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was assisting local authorities in tracing the gun, Aaron said.

Witnesses told police that McNair had been at the Blue Moon Lagoon Bar and the Loser's Bar, both Nashville establishments, late Friday into early Saturday, Aaron said.

Staff and management of both bars will be interviewed, he said.

Neighbors said a Cadillac Escalade driven by Kazemi -- registered to her and McNair -- was already in the condominium parking lot when McNair arrived at about 1:30 a.m. "The presumption is she was there when he arrived," Aaron said.

Police are also interviewing Kazemi's former boyfriend, Aaron said.

The bodies were found two days after Kazemi was pulled over in the Escalade and charged with driving under the influence, Aaron said. McNair was in the car at the time.

McNair spent 13 seasons in the NFL, most with the Tennessee Titans. He was named the NFL's co-MVP in 2003 and spent his last two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, before announcing his retirement in April 2008.


He led the Titans to the 2000 Super Bowl, which they lost to the St. Louis Rams.

[Revan]

Is it just me, or have there been an unusual number of celebrity deaths this year?

[Sewer Bull]

Depending on who you consider a celebrity, I never heard of this guy before.

[Cowabunga Kiefer]

This is really sad. This man was a REAL football player. He loved helping out with the community, and was an inspiration to many other Titans players. He recently opened up a restaurant in North Nashville, and I believe retired from football not too long ago. I'm not quite sure. Point is he gave the Titans hope by leading them to the Superbowl in 1999, and almost winning it by 1 freakin' yard! Was given highest honor in the NFL, and had many fans here in Tennessee. He had his annual football camp that he always showed up to, and made sure the kids had a great time. He never went to jail for drugs, never was into gangs, but was seen as a legend to all of Nashville, Tennessee. I nearly made me wanna cry just sitting there at work looking in disbelief at the television of what had just happened...*sigh* but life must go on. Steve "Air" McNair will be missed...*tear*

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by Neutrino

Is it just me, or have there been an unusual number of celebrity deaths this year?

Totally. I'd say its a sign of the end of the world, but then I'd sound like one of those shallow celebrity follwer/gossiper/tabloid follwer. Perhaps a superficial sign that the end is near....ah beer.

[The Stryker]

No, It's just a bunch of people dying.

[ThirdMarioBro]

After Wayne Allwine died (voice of Mickey Mouse) I was extremely sad, but this year has turned into a side show of depression.

[The Stryker]

Unless, you realize that....you know, you don't actually know these people and it has nothing to do with you.

[Type 97 Chi-ha]

Even if it's someone you didn't know personally, you might miss someone famous because they were a part of your life, however indirectly. Like a singer whose songs you enjoy hearing, etc.