Kyren Lacy death: Sports world reacts to ex-LSU star’s passing

The dying of the previous LSU -wide receiver Kyren Lacy despatched shock waves on Sunday in regards to the soccer world with varied NFL gamers and different athletes who expressed their participation.

Lacy was discovered lifeless in Houston, an LSU officer confirmed to Fox Information Digital. The reason for dying was not introduced. Lacy was 24.

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LSU large receiver Kyren Lacy tries to get a go ultimately zone in the course of the UCLA recreation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, September 21, 2024. (AP Picture/Gerald Herbert, file)

“We’re unhappy to be taught from the tragic dying of the previous LSU soccer pupil athlete Kyren Lacy,” LSU stated in a press release to Fox Information Digital. “Our ideas and prayers are together with his household and family members, in addition to his former teammates and coaches affected by his dying.”

A number of athletes responded to the dying of Lacy on X.

The broad recipient, who graduated in December and was presumably a variety on the upcoming NFL idea, was investigated in Louisiana in reference to a crash in December {that a} 78-year-old man left off, stated civil servants in January.

LSU Tigers large receiver Kyren Lacy hugs his household as seniors are honored at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, November 30, 2024. (Stephen LEW-IMAGNERGENDITION Photos)

He was accused of reckless driving velocity and handed the motorist in a non-passing zone to keep away from lacy and crashed in one other automobile.

He fled the scene of the crash with out calling for assist, stated the State Police of Louisiana. An arrest warrant was obtained for Lacy for negligent homicide, crime hit-and-run and reckless functioning of a automobile.

Allegedly a big jury would hear proof within the case on Monday.

LSU Tigers large receiver Kyren Lacy had his greatest season in 2024 when he had 58 catches for 866 Yards and 9 touchdowns. (Stephen LEW-IMAGNERGENDITION Photos)

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Lacy went to LSU in 2022. He had his greatest season in 2024 when he had 58 catches for 866 Yards and 9 Touchdowns.

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