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WSU Quarterback Tyler Hilinksi Dead in Apparent Suicide
PULLMAN (AP) — Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The 21-year-old Hilinski was discovered in his apartment after he didn't show up for practice Tuesday. The Pullman Police Department says a rifle "was recovered next to Hilinski and a suicide note was found."
Hilinski just completed his sophomore season and was the presumptive starting quarterback going into next season. Hilinski started Washington State's Holiday Bowl loss to Michigan State after Luke Falk was unable to play due to a wrist injury.
Washington State president Kirk Schulz tweeted, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hilinski family."
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