SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) – Missouri State University announced Saturday that one of its football players has died.
According to the Missouri State University Bears football team, defensive star Todric McGee died early Saturday morning.
University officials said the 21-year-old was injured on Friday in an apartment complex. He was sent to the hospital, but he did not survive his injuries.
Springfield police said officers responded to a call in the 500 block of East Cherry Street regarding a person suffering from an accidental gunshot wound Friday.
Police later confirmed that the injured person was McGee.
“On behalf of the university and our entire department, we want to express our condolences to Todric’s family, friends, and teammates,” Missouri State Director of Athletics Patrick Ransdell said.
A native of Wichita, Kansas, McGee graduated from Wichita Northwest High School. He was entering his fifth season with the Missouri State football program.
The 21-year-old was the Bears’ starting safety in 2023 and 2024 and earned all-conference honors in 2023.
“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,” Ransdell said.
According to Ransdell, grief counseling services are available immediately for staff and student-athletes.
“Our football family is in shock and mourning at the loss of Todric,” Bears head football coach Ryan Beard said. “We ask everyone to please respect the privacy of his family and our MoState football team at this time as we begin the healing process. Join us in praying for Todric and the people who loved him.”
During his time as a Bear, McGee earned the honors of:
- All-MVFC: 2023 (2nd team)
- MVFC Defensive Player of the Week: 8/31/24
- Preseason All-MVFC: 2024 (2nd team)
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