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The University of Kentucky announced that 20‑year‑old defensive lineman Nic Smith died from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. Head coach Will Stein and the Fayette County Coroner’s Office released statements expressing condolences to his family and teammates.
University of Kentucky confirms the death of sophomore defensive lineman Nic Smith, a Georgia native, under investigation with no foul play suspected.
University of Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith was found dead in a residence hall. Initial investigations show no foul play, and his coach and teammates mourn his loss.
University police said there were no signs of foul play after the body of 20‑year‑old defensive lineman Nic Smith was discovered Monday morning in a campus residence hall.
The University of Kentucky confirmed the death of 20‑year‑old redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith, a community‑leadership major whose football career was cut short before his senior season.
A 20‑year‑old University of Kentucky football player was found dead in a residence hall on Monday; investigators have ruled out foul play as the community rallies around his family.