Missouri State safety Todric McGee has died at the age of 21 after what has been described as a possible accidental shooting.
A Springfield Police Department spokesperson said officers had gone to McGee’s home for a wellness check on Friday morning after receiving a call. They found McGee, who they believe had suffered a “possible accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound”. He was taken to a local hospital but died from his injuries.
“Our football family is in shock and in mourning at the loss of Todric,” Missouri State football coach Ryan Beard said in a statement. “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.”
McGee was an all-state defensive back at his high school in Wichita, Kansas, where he also served as a team captain. He received offers to play football from Army, Air Force and Southeast Missouri but chose Missouri State. His 2024 season was cut short by injury but he was expected to play a central role for the Bears in 2025.
He was majoring in exercise and movement science and had a brother and sister.
