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Rashaan Salaam, the former Heisman Trophy winner was found dead at a park near the University of Colorado on Dec. 5. Signs pointed to suicide, but officials would not release the cause of death until their investigation was complete. Now we have the results.
Salaam died of a gunshot wound to the head, and his death is now officially ruled as a suicide, according to the Boulder County Coroner’s Office. His body was found next to his girlfriend’s car along with a handwritten note and $63 in cash.
Officials also released the autopsy report which show Salaam’s blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when they found his body. Officials also note Salaam tested positive for THC, the key ingredient in marijuana.
The report also says Salaam had a history of depression and “recent life stressors.”Officials are hoping to prevent tragedies like this moving forward and encourage anyone who may have suicidal thoughts to call the Colorado Crisis Service (1-844-493-TALK) for support.
Officials are hoping to prevent tragedies like this moving forward and encourage anyone who may have suicidal thoughts to call the Colorado Crisis Service (1-844-493-TALK) for support.
Salaam was 42.
source: TMZ Sports
