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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend Saturday morning and minutes later, holding a gun to his head, thanked his general manager and coach before shooting himself outside the teamss practice complex. Authorities did not release a motive for the murder-suicide, though police said that Belcher and his girlfriend, 22-year-old Kasandra M. Perkins, had been arguing recently. The two of them have a three-month-old girl who was being cared for by family. Belcher thanked general manager Scott Pioli and coach Romeo Crennel before pulling the trigger, police spokesman Darin Snapp said. Officers had locked down the Chiefs facility by midmorning. The team said it would play its home game against the Carolina Panthers as scheduled on Sunday at noon local time "after discussions between the league office, Head Coach Romeo Crennel and Chiefs team captains." A spokesman for the team told The Associated Press that Crennel plans to coach on Sunday. Belcher was a 25-year-old native of West Babylon, N.Y., on Long Island, who played college ball at Maine. He signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, made the team and stayed with it for four years, moving into the starting lineup. He had played in all 11 games this season. "The entire Chiefs family is deeply saddened by todays events, and our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy, thoughts and prayers for the families and friends affected by this unthinkable tragedy," Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "We sincerely appreciate the expressions of sympathy and support we have received from so many in the Kansas City and NFL communities, and ask for continued prayers for the loved ones of those impacted," Hunt said. "We will continue to fully co-operate with the authorities and work to ensure that the appropriate counselling resources are available to all members of the organization." The NFL released a statement that also expressed sympathy and said, "We have connected the Chiefs with our national team of professional counsellors to support both the team and the families of those affected. We will continue to provide assistance in any way that we can." Authorities reported receiving a call Saturday morning from a woman who said her daughter had been shot multiple times at a residence about eight kilometres from the Arrowhead Stadium complex. The call came from Belchers mother, who referred to the victim as her daughter, leading to some initial confusion. "She treated Kasandra like a daughter," Snapp said. Belchers mother, who is from New York, had recently moved in with the couple, "probably to help out with the baby," Snapp said. Police then received a phone call from the Chiefs training facility. "The description matched the suspect description from that other address. We kind of knew what we were dealing with," Snapp said. The player was "holding a gun to his head" as he stood in front of the front doors of the practice facility. "And there were Pioli and Crennel and another coach or employee was standing outside and appeared to be talking to him. It appeared they were talking to the suspect," Snapp said. "The suspect began to walk in the opposite direction of the coaches and the officers and thats when they heard the gunshot. It appears he took his own life." The coaches told police they never felt in any danger, Snapp said. "They said the player was actually thanking them for everything theyd done for him," he said. "They were just talking to him and he was thanking them and everything. Thats when he walked away and shot himself." At the home of Belchers mother on Long Island, relatives declined to talk to reporters. An SUV in the homes driveway was flying a small Kansas City Chiefs flag. The sombre mood lightened somewhat as darkness fell, with music playing and people drinking from Styrofoam cups. Belchers family turned the front yard into a shrine, with a large poster of the player, an array of his trophies, and jerseys and jackets from Kansas City, Maine and West Babylon High. "He was a good, good person ... a family man. A loving guy," said family friend Ruben Marshall, 42, who said he coached Belcher in youth football. He was stunned by the shooting and suicide. "You couldnt be around a better person." At least 20 people gathered for a large group hug in the driveway. "I still cant believe it," neighbour Roy Brown said. "I dont believe it." "His move to the NFL was in keeping with his dreams," said Jack Cosgrove, who coached Belcher at Maine. "This is an indescribably horrible tragedy." Belcher did not have an extensive injury history, though the linebacker showed up on the official injury report on Nov. 11, 2009, as being limited in practice with a head injury. Belcher played four days later against the Oakland Raiders. Earlier this year, the NFL provided a grant to help establish an independently operated phone service that connects players, coaches, team officials and other staff with counsellors trained to work through personal and emotional crises. The NFL Life Line is available 24 hours a day. Kansas City Mayor Sly James said that he spoke to Pioli after the shooting. "I can tell you that you have absolutely no idea what its like to see someone kill themselves," James said. "You can take your worst nightmare and put someone you know and love in that situation, and give them a gun and stand three feet away and watch them kill themselves. Thats what its like. "Its unfathomable." Coach Outlet . With all their regulars back, it was just like old times for the Philadelphia Phillies. Except the end result. Brian McCann hit a grand slam, Tim Hudson tossed four-hit ball over seven innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the struggling Phillies 5-0 to spoil Howards season debut Friday night. Coach Factory Outlet . Coach Pat Shurmur announced Friday that all three are out for the game against the Broncos (11-3) on Sunday. Massaquoi, a starting wide receiver, has a knee injury. [url=http://www.official-coach-shop.com/]http://www.official-coach-shop.com/[/ur... . McIlroy lost to Matt Kuchar by six shots and Woods fell to Charl Schwartzel by one shot on Tuesday in the $5.2 million event at the Sultan course in Antalya. In the other group of the medal match-play format, Lee Westwood beat Webb Simpson by one shot and Justin Rose defeated Hunter Mahan by four strokes.Hockey Canada announced Friday that forward Charles Hudon of the QMJHLs Chicoutimi Sagueneens will not be able to play for Canadas National Junior Team at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Hudon, who suffered a lower back injury on Friday, will be replaced by forward Mark McNeill of the WHLs Prince Albert Raiders. "When he came into training camp in Calgary he did have some lingering lower back pain, but nothing that wasnt manageable," said head coach Steve Spott. "But, today in practice, he definitely pulled a muscle. They dont know if its disc-related, it could be, and ultimately they said it was something that would definitely have an affect as we go forward. We met with Charles and, obviously, had to make a tough decision, one thats devastating to him, and one that, unfortunately, we had to make, but, ultimately, you cant go into an event like this with players that arent up to 100 per cent." McNeill,, from Edmonton, has represented Canada at the 2011 IIHF World U18 Championship in Crimmitschau and Dresden, Germany and also played for Team Pacific at the 2010 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Timmins, Ontario.dddddddddddd "It was a specific role that we were looking for, somebody that could play in a depth position, kill penalties, bring energy, bring grit," said Spott. "Hes obviously a little bit bigger than Charles. He can play centre or the wing." McNeill was a first round selection, 18th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He will join the team in Finland on Saturday, while Hudon will return to Canada on Sunday. Canadas National Junior Team will play a final pre-competition game Saturday against Sweden in Helsinki at 9am et/6am pt on TSN and TSN.ca. Canada will open the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship on Wednesday against Germany at 4:30am et/1:30am pt. ' ' '


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