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Former New York Jets first-round pick Darron Lee was arrested in Tennessee and charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend earlier this week, according to police.
Lee, 31, was arrested by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday and charged with first-degree murder and tampering with or fabricating evidence, according to online records. He is currently being held without bail and is due back in court on Wednesday.
New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in the first move made by interim general manager Adam Gase. (Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com)
The Ohio State standout’s arrest is due to the death of his girlfriend, who has not yet been identified by authorities pending family notification.
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ESPN reported that officers were sent to his residence with reports of CPR in progress Thursday afternoon. Once on scene, first responders attempted to perform life-saving measures on a woman before she was pronounced dead.
The sheriff’s department later ruled his death a homicide.
“Due to the victim’s condition and residence, HCSO Criminal Investigative Services detectives responded. Preliminary findings indicate the victim’s death was the result of a homicide,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Lee, 31, was arrested Thursday by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. (Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office)
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Lee has had previous run-ins with the law. In 2023, he was arrested in Ohio following allegations of domestic violence against his own mother and the mother of his child. He reached a plea deal, which included a one-day jail sentence.
Lee, a national champion with the Buckeyes, was selected by the Jets in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He played three seasons with the Jets, but was suspended four games at the end of the season due to a PED violation.
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Darron Lee (50) reacts while defending against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 17-7 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 17, 2019. (Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports)
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He was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 and was a member of the Super Bowl-winning team that season, although he was not active in the game.
He was suspended for a second time in 2020 and then signed with the Buffalo Bills and played in two games that year.
