LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy passes away, family member confirms

HOUSTON (WAFB) – Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has passed away at the age of 24 in Houston, a family member has confirmed.

His death is a suspected suicide, a source said.

Lacy was arrested earlier this year on charges related to a deadly hit-and-run crash in Lafourche Parish.

A grand jury was set to start hearing evidence in the case tomorrow morning.

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In LSU’s most recent season, Lacy led the Tigers in receiving touchdowns (9) and was second on the team in catches (58) and receiving yards (866). During his five-year collegiate career at the University of Louisiana and LSU, he caught 162 passes for 2,360 yards and scored 26 touchdowns.

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