University of Utah freshman running back Ty Jordan died, aged 19, of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound on the evening of December 25th, 2020.
Police responding to reports of a shooting at 1109 South Avenue B in Denton, Texas, found Jordan suffering from a gunshot injury to his abdomen. He was transported to hospital where he died shortly afterwards.
Jordan, a native of Mesquite, Texas, had recently been named the Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, and was the first Utes freshman to achieve three consecutive 100-yard rushing games since 1995.
