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Reports: Ex-MLB pitcher Charlie Haeger found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound while wanted for murder

Charlie Haeger, who played five seasons in MLB as a pitcher, was found dead with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday while being sought by police on suspicion of murder, according to azcentral.com.

The 37-year-old was reportedly wanted following the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, Danielle Breed, who owned The Tipsy Coyote Bar and Grill in Scottsdale.

Haeger’s body was reportedly found on a trail in the Grand Canyon around 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Haeger went on run after ex-girlfriend’s shooting death

Police reportedly responded to a report of gunshots Friday evening, when Breed’s roommate said he heard gunshots upon returning to their residence on Friday.