A promising Missouri State University football player has died after a possible accident with a gun at his home, police said.

Todric McGee, 21, a star safety on the Bears, died Saturday from gunshot wounds at a hospital, authorities said. He was injured Friday at his home, according to the university.

Cops in Springfield, Mo., responded to a call for a “possible accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound” on Friday, the Springfield News-Leader reported. After police found McGee, he was transported to a local hospital.

Authorities have not released additional information about McGee’s death.

“On behalf of the university and our entire department, we want to express our condolences to Todric’s family, friends and teammates,” Missouri State athletic director Patrick Ransdell said in a statement. “This tragedy has shaken our football program to the core, and we want them to know we are here to support them in every way possible at this extremely difficult time.”

Missouri State is transitioning to the highest level of college football — Football Bowl Subdivision, or FBS — in 2025 and will join Conference USA. McGee was expected to be one of the team’s best defensive players.

Though his 2024 season was cut short by injury, in 2023 McGee was named second team all-conference. That year, he had 102 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.

McGee was born in Wichita, Kan., and played high school football at Wichita Northwest High before committing to Missouri State.

“Our football family is in shock and in mourning at the loss of Todric,” Missouri State head coach Ryan Beard said. “We ask everyone to please respect the privacy of his family and our MoState football team at this time as we begin the healing process. Join us in praying for Todric and the people who loved him.”