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Tyler Hilinski Discovered by WSU Teammates After Suicide Before Police Arrived

Police in Pullman, Washington, provided more information about the death of Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski on Jan. 16.

The police initially announced Hilinski had died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, pending a full autopsy, per the Seattle Times' Stefanie Loh.

According to Loh, police said Tuesday two of Hilinski's teammates had arrived at his apartment after the sophomore quarterback had missed a lunch with members of the team, as well as a weightlifting session. They forced their way inside to discover Hilinski's body.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.