KC Chiefs Player Shoots Girlfriend, Self

By Terri

Officials say a Kansas City Chiefs player was involved in two shootings today. According to Police, the player shot his girlfriend and himself. Jovan Belcher shot his 22-year-old girlfriend, Kasandra M. Perkins early Saturday. Police spokesperson Darin Snapp said the football player then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and killed himself in front of his coach and general manager.

Officials did not release a possible motive. Police said Belcher and Kasandra had been arguing lately. They had a 3 month old child.

Snapp said Belcher's mother had moved in with the couple. She may have been helping to care for the toddler. Belcher's mom called police before 8 a.m. She reported Perkins was shot multiple times. Perkins was taken to the hospital where she died.

Jovan Belcher's number was 59. According to ESPN, he was a linebacker.