Missouri State safety Todric McGee died Saturday after sustaining what authorities described as a “possible accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.” He was 21.

A Springfield (Mo.) police spokesman said after officers found McGee during a wellness check on Friday morning, he was then transported to the hospital, according to the Springfield News-Leader.

The school reported McGee’s death on Saturday morning. The investigation is ongoing.

“Our football family is in shock and in mourning at the loss of Todric,” Missouri State head coach Ryan Beard said in a statement. “Join us in praying for Todric and the people who loved him.”

Missouri State athletic director Patrick Ransdell said via release:

“On behalf of the university and our entire department, we want to express our condolences to Todric’s family, friends and teammates. This tragedy has shaken our football program to the core, and we want them to know we are here to support them in every way possible at this extremely difficult time.”

McGee, a native of Wichita, Kan., was entering his senior year with Missouri State and was expected to play a major role for the Bears, who are going into their first season in Conference USA. The Bears’ starting safety in 2023 and 2024, McGee earned MVC all-conference honors in 2023.

An injury cut short McGee’s 2024 season after five games, but he still finished eighth on the team in total tackles with 42. He also had one interception and four pass deflections.

– Field Level Media