According to a report from TMZ, Cameron Burrell, who is the godson of legendary track star Carl Lewis, has taken his own life.
From TMZ:
Records show the 26-year-old’s manner of death was ruled a suicide after his body was inspected by the medical examiner this week. The cause of death was listed as a “gunshot wound of the head.”
Records also show Burrell passed away in a Houston, Texas parking garage.
“We are going through profound sorrow and ask that all of our friends, extended University of Houston family and the track and field community in the U.S. and abroad allow us to gather with our closest family and friends,” Burrell’s father, Leroy Burrell, said on Tuesday.
“We are profoundly grief-stricken, and thank everyone for the outpouring of prayers and support. We will forward more information when it is available.”If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
