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Missouri State safety Todric McGee, 21, died Saturday from injuries at his home.

He was a team starter in 2023 and 2024 and entering his fifth season.

Authorities are investigating; the university and team are mourning his loss.

Todric McGee, the Missouri State University safety, died early Saturday at a hospital from injuries he sustained Friday at his home, the university announced.

The university said in a statement issued Saturday that McGee, 21, was entering his fifth season with the Missouri State football program and served as the Bears’ starting safety in 2023 and 2024.

"Our football family is in shock and in mourning at the loss of Todric," said Ryan Beard, head football coach, who asked for privacy for his family and the football team. "Join us in praying for Todric and the people who loved him."

McGee grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from Wichita Northwest High School.

Local authorities are investigating the details of his death, according to the university.

The Source: The Associated Press contributed to this report. The information in this story comes from a statement issued by Missouri State University on Saturday. This story was reported from Los Angeles.