Football Player Ty Jordan Accidentally Shoots Himself In The Gut: Report

Ty Jordan, 19, fatally shot himself to death on Christmas and was pronounced dead at a hospital in Denton soon after, suggest recent reports. Jordan, a star running back for the University of Utah, was described as a jovial and spirited freshman who breathed his last after being named the Pac-12 newcomer of the year.

Authorities have categorized Jordan’s death as a “gunshot wound of the abdomen” in the records, and a further probe into the incident is underway.

While not much information has been divulged in regards to what led to it, the police were alerted of Jordan’s shooting at a home in Denton, a city 40 miles (64 kilometers) northeast of downtown Dallas. Upon arrival on the scene, officers discovered Jordan laying on the floor after having accidentally shot himself in the hip.

He was treated with first aid at the earliest, and rushed to a hospital nearby, where he succumbed to the gun wounds at around 10.45 p.m. stated Denton police spokeswoman Allison Beckwith to the Associated Press on Saturday. While Beckwith allegedly refused to name the deceased man, online case records reportedly indicated that the victim was Jordan.

Jordan’s popularity rose as he came up as a tailback playing in Mesquite, a Dallas suburb about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of Denton. Classmates, coaches, and teammates believe Jordan always exuded positive vibes. Jeff Neill, the head coach at the high school where Jordan played, told the Dallas Morning News, “His smile was infectious and his spirit shined bright on everyone that knew him.”

The manner of death has not yet been released as yet, and officials with the medical examiner's office were unavailable for comment on Sunday. Neither did the Denton police respond to a request for comment on Sunday. Condolences continue to pour in for the deceased player.

Head coach Kyle Whittingham expressed the team's deep remorse on Saturday. "Ty's personality and smile were infectious and he made a huge impact on our program in the short time he was with us. He leaves an indelible mark on each of us and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. From the bottom of our hearts, all of us in the Utah Football Family want to say we love you Ty, and may you rest in peace."