In the final year of his life, Missouri State football player Todric McGee spent precious time caring for his beloved mother, Stephanie. McGee died on Saturday, April 19, after sustaining injuries at his Springfield,

Missouri State University football player Todric McGee died at the age of 21, according to a news release from the school. The safety was a senior and reportedly died on April 19 after sustaining injuries at his residence.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State safety Todric McGee died early Saturday from what authorities say was a possible accidental and self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 21. Cris Swaters, spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department, said officers responding to a request for a wellness check found McGee at his home Friday morning.