India, Nov. 18 -- Dallas Cowboys rookie Marshawn Kneeland died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Texas on November 6.

According to the Frisco Police Department, Kneeland appeared to have taken his own life following a vehicle pursuit and a multi-agency search on Wednesday night. His body was discovered in the early hours of Thursday morning.

"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning," the Cowboys said in a statement.

"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."

Catalina Mancera, 22, is from Kalamazoo, Michigan. She and Marshawn Kneeland first met...