Former NFL Quarterback Steve McNair Killed In Nashville

 
 
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  • Retired quarterback Steve McNair of the Tennessee Titans watches warm-ups before play against the Indianapolis Colts at LP Field in an ESPN Monday Night Football game October 27, 2008 in Nashviille, Tennessee

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    Retired quarterback Steve McNair of the Tennessee Titans watches warm-ups before play against the Indianapolis Colts at LP Field in an ESPN Monday Night Football game October 27, 2008 in Nashviille, Tennessee

 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: July 4, 2009 6:33 PM EDT
LAST UPDATED: July 4, 2009 6:42 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been shot and killed.

Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron confirmed that police were called to a residence and found McNair and a woman shot to death inside. Aaron said authorities don’t yet know the circumstances of the shooting.

“I don’t have any answers for you now as to what’s happened, who’s responsible,” he said.

Aaron said police have tentatively identified the woman but did not release her name.

McNair played 13 seasons in the NFL and led the Titans within a yard of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl. The former third overall draft pick also played for the Baltimore Ravens before retiring after the 2007 season.

“He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans,” Titans owner Bud Adams said in a statement. “He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl.”

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