Kansas City Chiefs player Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend, drove to the team's stadium and then fatally shot himself in the head Saturday morning, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department said.
The National Football League kept its fans updated on the situation via social media, particularly Twitter, where fellow NFL players turned to to grieve and react to the deaths.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chiefs and the families and friends of those who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy," the NFL said in a statement that was also shared through tweets from @NFL. "We have connected the Chiefs with our national team of professional counselors to support both the team and the families of those affected. We will continue to provide assistance in any way that we can."
Police spokesman Darin Snapp told NFL.com that 25-year-old Belcher shot 22-year-old Kasandra Perkins, whom together leave behind an infant daughter. Outside Arrowhead Stadium, Belcher then shot himself in front of Chiefs staff, including coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Scott Pioli.
Reactions from NFL Players
Wow… Unbelievable tragedy. My prayers go out to the entire Chiefs organization and their families.
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) December 1, 2012
My prayers n condolences to the Belcher family, hoping God gives strength to the Chiefs organization, players n fans during this time ????
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 1, 2012
With very little information available on the girlfriend of Javon Belcher I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy to her family n friends ????
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 1, 2012
Not being able to add a name with that of such a strong and important prayer/message makes it seem empty to me in a sense. Someone help ????
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 1, 2012
???? RT @brandontalks: The real victims of this KC Chiefs Jovan Belcher situation is Kasandra Perkins and her child. twitter.com/BrandonTalks/s…
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 1, 2012
I am devastated and heart broken. I'm sending prayers out to everyone involved. Always show love and never be afraid to talk. #Valuelife
— Jeff Allen (@JeffAllen71) December 1, 2012
Life is a gift Life should be cherished For we only live once!My heart and deep sympathy goes out to the families effected in KC .
— Knowshon Moreno (@knowshonmoreno) December 1, 2012
Praying for the chiefs and everyone involved in this unfortunate tragedy….keep that organization in your prayers tweeps…
— Earl Thomas (@Earl_Thomas) December 1, 2012
I am devastated by this mornings events. I want to send my thoughts and prayers out to everyone effected by this tragedy.
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) December 1, 2012
Reactions from NFL Teams
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kansas City Chiefs organization today.
— Atlanta_Falcons (@Atlanta_Falcons) December 1, 2012
STATEMENT FROM OAKLAND RAIDERS "The Oakland Raiders are empathizing with the Chiefs organization…"
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) December 1, 2012
STATEMENT CONT: "Our hearts are wounded by such an unimaginable tragedy in our NFL family. We will continue to pray for everyone involved."
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) December 1, 2012
The Denver Broncos extend their deepest sympathies and prayers to the Kansas City Chiefs and all involved in this tragedy.
— Denver Broncos (@Denver_Broncos) December 1, 2012
Sunday's game between the Chiefs and Panthers will be played as planned, @NFL tweeted.
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