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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Ex-MVP McNair found shot to death

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Quarterback Steve McNair made three Pro Bowls during his 13-year NFL career with the Titans and Ravens. Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans' drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead July 4 with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head.

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By David Elfin

Former NFL MVP Steve McNair and a 20-year-old woman were shot and killed Saturday in Nashville, Tenn., police said.

A pistol was found near the body of the woman, identified by police as Sahel Kazemi, a "friend" of McNair's.

The 36-year-old McNair had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including to the head. Kazemi had been shot once in the head. Police said McNair was found on the sofa in the living room and Kazemi was very close to him on the floor. Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron said the gun was not "readily apparent" when police first arrived.

Autopsies were planned for Sunday.

Aaron said several people have been taken to police headquarters for questioning in the killings but added there were no suspects yet.

Aaron said McNair's wife, Mechelle, was "very distraught" and that police do not believe she is involved.

"Nothing has been ruled out, but as far as actively looking for a suspect tonight, the answer would be no," Aaron said.

Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell, who considers McNair one of his role models, said: "It's real sad. Right now, you can't put [how I feel] into words, a real shock."

The bodies were discovered Saturday afternoon by McNair's longtime friend Wayne Neeley, who said he rents the condo with McNair.

Aaron said Neeley told authorities he went into the condo, saw McNair on the sofa and Kazemi on the floor but walked first into the kitchen before going back into the living room, where he saw the blood.

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