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As we previously reported, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24.

The Cowboys confirmed the tragic news on Thursday morning, but the initial statement from the team did not include any information about the cause of death.

Now, multiple outlets are reporting that Kneeland died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police responded to a welfare concern at Marshawn Kneeland’s residence on Wednesday night but were unable to contact anyone inside the home.

According to 911 audio obtained by TMZ, Kneeland’s girlfriend told police that “he is armed and has a history of mental illness” and that she was worried he would “end it all.”

At one point in the call, a 911 operator says that members of Kneeland’s family received

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