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Mystycl · 07-30-2012, 09:53 AM

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -
A Tennessee Titans football player killed himself Monday morning outside the high school where he graduated from in Tampa, FL, according to local police.

Officers discovered wide receiver Orenthal James Murdock, 25, about 8:30 a.m. in his car in front of Middleton High School in Tampa with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Murdock was taken to Tampa General Hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead at 10:43 a.m., Tampa police said.

Murdock was signed by the Titans in July 2011. However, he was on injured reserve after hurting his right foot during training camp, according to the team's website.

Murdock was listed on the team's "did not report list," according to WSMV Sports Director Rudy Kalis.

Below is a statement released by the Titans:

"We are shocked and saddened to hear of Orenthal James Murdock's death this morning. In his brief time here, a number of our players, coaches and staff had grown close to O.J., and this is a difficult time for them. He spent the last year battling back from an Achilles injury as he prepared for this year's training camp. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends as they try to cope with this tragedy."

MissSouthernLady · 07-30-2012, 10:36 AM

Prayers going up for his family

PinkFreak · 07-30-2012, 12:11 PM

This is so sad.... can't even imagine what brought him to this point in life

19wingz · 07-30-2012, 02:27 PM

I always hate hearing stories like this. So sad.

07-30-2012, 09:53 AM	#1
Mystycl Admin Asst. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of Mystycl Moonlight Posts: 70,236 Thanks: 16,586 Thanked 7,661 Times in 5,598 Posts Groans: 285 Groaned at 155 Times in 145 Posts	Titan's WR Commits Suicide NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - A Tennessee Titans football player killed himself Monday morning outside the high school where he graduated from in Tampa, FL, according to local police. Officers discovered wide receiver Orenthal James Murdock, 25, about 8:30 a.m. in his car in front of Middleton High School in Tampa with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Murdock was taken to Tampa General Hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead at 10:43 a.m., Tampa police said. Murdock was signed by the Titans in July 2011. However, he was on injured reserve after hurting his right foot during training camp, according to the team's website. Murdock was listed on the team's "did not report list," according to WSMV Sports Director Rudy Kalis. Below is a statement released by the Titans: "We are shocked and saddened to hear of Orenthal James Murdock's death this morning. In his brief time here, a number of our players, coaches and staff had grown close to O.J., and this is a difficult time for them. He spent the last year battling back from an Achilles injury as he prepared for this year's training camp. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends as they try to cope with this tragedy." __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

07-30-2012, 10:36 AM	#2
MissSouthernLady YBB Executive Producer Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: on a backroad somewhere in the south! Posts: 2,975 Thanks: 872 Thanked 1,038 Times in 616 Posts Groans: 8 Groaned at 7 Times in 7 Posts	Prayers going up for his family __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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PinkFreak Wonder Woman Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 8,620 Thanks: 5,074 Thanked 2,907 Times in 1,790 Posts Groans: 60 Groaned at 84 Times in 75 Posts	This is so sad.... can't even imagine what brought him to this point in life __________________ I love The Yak It's my kind of place Just walkin' through the front door Puts a big smile on my face It ain't too far, come as you are Hmm, hmm, hmm I love The Yak To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-30-2012, 02:27 PM	#4
19wingz Carrie's Cowboy Casanova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 56,615 Thanks: 6,678 Thanked 8,657 Times in 6,627 Posts Groans: 627 Groaned at 1,039 Times in 954 Posts	I always hate hearing stories like this. So sad. __________________ "Well titted, stand by for my upcoming tat." ~ Sheldon Proud Supporter of the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Red Wings!! (and anyone who plays those damn Buckeyes) God put us here on this carnival ride We close our eyes Never knowing where it will take us next

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