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.
“On behalf of the university and our entire department, we want to express our condolences to Todric’s family, friends and teammates,” said Missouri State Director of Athletics Patrick Ransdell in the statement. “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.”
Grief counseling services are available for student-athletes and staff, Ransdell said.
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.
“Our football family is in shock and in mourning at the loss of Todric,” head coach Ryan Beard was quoted as saying in the statement. He asked people to respect the privacy of McGee’s family and of the football team, adding, “Join us in praying for Todric and the people who loved him.”
McGee grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from Wichita Northwest High School.
