Jul 5, 2009 12:41 am US/Eastern
Ex-NFL QB McNair Dies In Apparent Murder-Suicide
Former Raven, Titan Found In Nashville Condo With Woman He'd Reportedly Been Dating
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Steve McNair, former quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans and Houston Oilers, was shot and killed July 4, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. A young woman's body was found next to his. She had been shot in the head and a gun was found near her.
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Steve McNair arrives at the Tennessee Titans facility for an arbitration hearing in Nashville, Tenn., in this May 16, 2006 file photo.
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Steve McNair wins in his debut with the Ravens 27-0 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 10, 2006.
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Quarterback Steve McNair #9 of the Baltimore Ravens scrambles for a first down as he is tackled by Al Wilson #56 of the Denver Broncos October 9, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair smiles before a game against the New Orleans Saints.
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Quarterback Steve McNair #9 of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on October 29, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Steve McNair of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on November 12, 2006. McNair completed 29 of 47 passes for a total of 373 yards.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair is shown appearing at a team news conference in this file photo.
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Steve McNair, shown here in August 2007, retired in 2008 after 13 NFL seasons.
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Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was shot several times and killed in a downtown Nashville condominium Saturday, police said. The body of a 20-year-old woman, Sahel Kazemi, was found next to him. Officers said she died of a single gunshot wound to the head and a pistol was found near her body.
No suspects were taken into custody, and a Metro Nashville Police Department official said none were being sought, although a number of people were questioned at police headquarters.
"The medical examiner will be conducting autopsies," police spokesman Don Aaron told the Nashville Tennessean newspaper. "We expect to make additional conclusions after the autopsy process."
The newspaper reported that McNair had been dating Kazemi, who was a waitress, for approximately five months and had purchased a luxury SUV she was frequently seen driving.
The Tennessean said Kazemi was arrested in the SUV Thursday and charged with driving under the influence and refusing to take a breath test to measure her blood-alcohol content. McNair was a passenger in the SUV at the time but was not arrested and was allowed to leave in a taxi, reported CBS television station WJZ in Baltimore, where McNair ended his NFL career with the Ravens last year.
McNair, who left behind
behind a wife Mechelle and four sons -- Junior, Steven, Tyler and Trenton -- was well known in Nashville for his charity work.
The former quarterback's family released a statement late Saturday, according to CBS affiliate WTVF-TV:
The families of Steve McNair in Mississippi and Tennessee appreciate the concern, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of our loss of a husband, father and son. The family requests everyone would allow them time to mourn. The McNair Family appreciates and continues to request your prayers at this time.
Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams called McNair "one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl."
McNair led the Titans within a yard of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl.
McNair was dealt to the Ravens in June 2006 for a fourth-round draft pick. He signed a five-year contract, but the QB retried from the game last year.
The 36-year-old McNair guided the Ravens to a 13-3 record in 2006, his first season in Baltimore after 11 years in Tennessee. But he injured his groin during the season opener last season and never regained the form that enabled him to earn a berth in four Pro Bowls.
Ozzie Newsome, Ravens executive vice president and general manager, said he immediately thought of McNair's four sons, according WJZ.
"This is so, so sad. We immediately think of his family, his boys. They are all in our thoughts and prayers," he said "What we admired most about Steve when we played against him was his competitive spirit, and we were lucky enough to have that with us for two years. He is one of the best players in the NFL over the last 20 years."
McNair began his career in 1995 with the Houston Oilers, who eventually became the Tennessee Titans. He led the team to four playoff appearances, including the Super Bowl after the 1999 season. He was named co-MVP of the league in 2003, sharing the award with Peyton Manning, after throwing for 3,215 yards and 24 touchdowns with only seven interceptions.
(© 2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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