Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland died after police believed he was driving stolen car

"Body and dash cam footage from law enforcement officials have charted the events leading up to the death of Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland earlier this month. The 24-year-old was found dead in the early morning hours of 6 November hours after being pursued by officers who had attempted a traffic stop in suburban Dallas. Police say Kneeland took his own life."

"The trooper said Kneeland's vehicle reached speeds higher than 145 mph but other troopers in body camera footage released by DPS said they believed the chase reached speeds of up to 160 mph. The trooper lost Kneeland's car but it was later found around 10.45pm after it had collided with a truck in Frisco, a suburb of Dallas. Troopers said Kneeland's car was abandoned but they found an empty holster inside, leading them to believe the driver was armed."

"At around 11.20pm, DPS troopers and Frisco police department officers were searching for Kneeland in a wooded area and a series of drainage tunnels under a sidewalk. If you're in this tunnel, I'm going to send my dog in here. He is going to bite you. This is your last opportunity, the Frisco officer said. Authorities later fired pepper balls into the tunnels and sent in a drone but did not find Kneeland inside."

Body and dash cam footage chart the events leading to Marshawn Kneeland's death. The 24-year-old was found dead in the early morning hours of 6 November after being pursued by officers who had attempted a traffic stop in suburban Dallas. Police say Kneeland took his own life. Authorities initially believed the car he was driving had been stolen. After the driver abandoned the vehicle following a crash, authorities identified the suspect as Kneeland. Family and friends reported farewell messages and contacted authorities. A DPS trooper began a high-speed pursuit around 10.33pm, with speeds reported between 145 and 160 mph. Kneeland's crashed vehicle was found near Frisco with an empty holster inside. Troopers and Frisco officers searched wooded areas and drainage tunnels, deployed pepper balls and a drone, but did not locate him.

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