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Officials: Utah Star RB, Former West Mesquite Player Ty Jordan Died From Gunshot Wound At Denton Apartment

His manner of death has not been released by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.

(CBS News)

December 27, 2020

DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Utah star freshman running back and former West Mesquite High School player Ty Jordan died from a gunshot wound at an apartment in Denton on Christmas Day, officials confirmed.

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Although his manner of death has not been released by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner, police said they responded to a shooting that was believed be accidental at the same time and address where Jordan was shot.

Police said the incident happened late Friday evening in the 1100 block of Avenue B, where a single gunshot victim was found. “Following a preliminary investigation, it is believed the gun was accidentally discharged by the victim,” police said in a tweet.

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