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By The Associated Press 5:59 PM Saturday, July 4, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been shot and killed.

Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron confirmed that police were called to a residence and found McNair and a woman shot to death inside. Aaron said authorities don’t yet know the circumstances of the shooting.

“I don’t have any answers for you now as to what’s happened, who’s responsible,” he said.

Aaron said police have tentatively identified the woman but did not release her name.

McNair played 13 seasons in the NFL and led the Titans within a yard of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl. The former third overall draft pick also played for the Baltimore Ravens before retiring after the 2007 season.

“He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans,” Titans owner Bud Adams said in a statement. “He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl.”

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he was loved by manny fans and was heard to make history almost happen he will be remembered to all his fans the one that killed him killed a hero and he did not deserve this you will be the one to suffer for the rest of your life and she deserved to die me myself am a raider fan but i wish he could of played a year for them he will be remembered for all of the years to come. R.I.P.

g4life
3:15 AM, 7/10/2009

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Wasn't he married? So...he was messing around with another woman. Go figure.

Jon
8:42 AM, 7/5/2009

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R.I.P.

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TheScoopyDoop.com
9:44 PM, 7/4/2009

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I'm from MS and he was always meeting people and signing autographs. Everyone always said he was the nicest guy you could ever meet.

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6:40 PM, 7/4/2009

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Music City got problems in the 'hood just like every other metro ghetto.