Newly released bodycam footage shows Texas State Troopers searching for Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland following a dangerous high-speed pursuit that exceeded 160 mph. The incident unfolded on November 6, 2025, when Kneeland crashed into another vehicle and fled into a wooded area while armed, reportedly amid a severe mental health crisis.

The video captures troopers coordinating their search efforts in real time, working closely with Kneeland’s girlfriend, who confirmed he was armed and trying to contact him as police attempted to de-escalate the situation. Officers deployed K-9 units, drones, and flashbangs while combing through dense terrain in an effort to locate him safely.

For hours, law enforcement teams searched the area, issuing commands and using thermal imaging to track movement. Despite extensive efforts, Kneeland, 24, was later found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The tragic sequence of events has sparked renewed attention on mental health support for professional athletes and the intense pressures they face. Authorities have not reported any injuries to officers or bystanders involved in the pursuit and search operation.