As previously reported by PEOPLE, Texas DPS Aircraft and troopers, along with the Frisco Police Department, discovered Kneeland dead “from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound" at 1:31 a.m. local time on Thursday morning.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, 24, died Thursday morning. Kneeland's cause of death is said to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase for a traffic violation, according to the Frisco Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety.

Marshawn Kneeland's family is breaking their silence on Thursday, Nov. 6 following his death at the age of 24. The Dallas Cowboys player was found dead of a likely self-inflicted gunshot wound after leading police on a chase.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott gave a vulnerable statement while reflecting on the passing of teammate Marshawn Kneeland.

Marshawn Kneeland died at the age of 24 just days after he played for the Dallas Cowboys during a Monday Night Football game. Who is the late athlete?

New York Giants QB Russell Wilson broke his silence about the 'tragic' death of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.

Dallas honored Kneeland on Thursday afternoon with a tribute on the video board outside of team headquarters, The Star in Frisco, Texas. The videoboard showed the team's official statement about Kneeland's death, along with a black and white photo of the former second-round pick.

WYOMING, MI – Marshawn Kneeland’s first NFL touchdown came in front of a national audience, as the West Michigan native and Dallas Cowboys’ defensive lineman scooped up a blocked punt in the end zone on Monday Night Football.