The family of Kyren Lacy has started a GoFundMe amid an outpouring of support after the NFL Draft prospect died by suicide on Saturday, April 12.
The former LSU wide receiver died after he led police on a miles-long vehicle chase, according to a police report obtained by Us Weekly. Lacy, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene after authorities attempted to remove him from the vehicle.
“On April 12, 2025, our community suffered an unimaginable loss with the passing of Kyren Lacy,” reads the GoFundMe description, which was signed by “The Family.” “Kyren was so much more than a name — he was a beloved son, brother, cousin, friend, and teammate. “He touched countless lives with his heart, his strength, and his unwavering positivity.”
“Your contributions will help ease the financial burden as the family navigates the days ahead, and will serve as a lasting reminder of how deeply Kyren was loved by all who knew him,” the description concluded.
Kyren Lacy’s lawyer broke his silence following the NFL hopeful’s death at age 24. “Kyren’s was scheduled to have his matter heard before a grand jury tomorrow wherein we were very confident the evidence, after being fully collected and reviewed, would lead to a declination of charges,” the lawyer said in a statement to local […]
The day he died, a family member called the police, alleging that Lacy had fired a gun into the ground. He fled the scene before authorities arrived, leading to the chase.
Lacy’s death came less than two weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft, in which he was expected to be a first- or second-round pick.
It was also two days before he was scheduled to appear in court for his alleged involvement in a car accident that took the life of a 78-year-old man in December 2024. He was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless driving after the crash and released on $151,000 bond. Lacy maintained his innocence until his death.
“Young parents, start talking to your kids at a very early age and make sure they are confident and comfortable confiding in you,” the prospect’s father, Kenny, wrote via Facebook on Sunday. “Don’t be cool with ‘I’m Alright, or I’m good’ when you know deep down something isn’t right. Mental Health is real, and for the most part [and] it’s invisible. Don’t ignore the signs, even if they may seem small.”
He continued, “Our lives have changed forever and this will never be OK, but God needed my baby more than he was needed here. This has to be the biggest pill our families have had to swallow, but I know the love and compassion in our families will get us through.”
The page has raised nearly $30,000 from 530 donors as of Thursday afternoon.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone. Seek immediate intervention — call 911 for medical attention; 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; or 1-800-662-HELP for the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline.
