Police Called to Former Chargers Junior Seau's Home
Source: NBC San Diego
Several police officers have been called to the Oceanside home of former Chargers Pro Bowler Junior Seau.
Officers responded to a medical aid call at the home of the 43-year-old former Pro Bowler in the 600 block of South Strand Boulevard at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday.
According to officials at the North Community Fire Department no one was transported from the home.
Our media partners at the North County Times reports Seau has committed suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Read more: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Police-Junior-Seau-Home-Report--149864485.html
Judi Lynn
(160,662 posts)awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)a lot of head injuries playing football. Wouldn't doubt it if this was a cause.
mbuch64
(55 posts)first broke on CNN, one of Junior Seau's close friend mentioned that on the phone and unfortunately CNN cut away at that moment to cover newt's speech.
sharp_stick
(14,400 posts)but I'd never dismiss all the headshots and potential concussions. Some of these guys can get pretty messed up due to them.
amuse bouche
(3,657 posts)and rarely received it
I recall he drove his car off a cliff and some thought intentionally. Too bad he didn't get the help he needed then
bluesbassman
(19,385 posts)It's often extremely difficult for pro athletes to make the transition to civilian life. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)happerbolic
(140 posts)...dismal time to come back down to earth, too.
http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/oceanside/oceanside-football-great-junior-seau-dead-in-suicide-sources-say/article_bccb943a-ba7e-56f3-8756-13d9c81a8258.html
one_voice
(20,043 posts)Kyad06
(127 posts)shot himself in the chest so his brain can be studied,just like Dave Duerson First ballot hall of famer what a shame
SomeGuyInEagan
(1,515 posts)I haven't read anything yet about why, just speculation.