Missouri State football star Todric McGee dies at 21

Missouri State safety Todric McGee died early Saturday from what authorities say was a possible accidental and self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State safety Todric McGee died early Saturday from what authorities say was a possible accidental and self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 21.

Cris Swaters, spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department, said officers responding to a request for a wellness check found McGee at his home Friday morning.

“He was transported to the hospital with serious injuries where he later died. This is an active investigation,” Swaters said in an email.

The university reported news of his death Saturday, saying that he had died early Saturday from injuries he sustained at home Friday.

McGee was entering his fifth season with the Bears and was the starting safety in 2023 and 2024. He earned all-conference honors in 2023.

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