Washington State Quarterback Tyler Hilinski Found Dead

Tyler Hilinski in Dec. 2017.

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Pullman, Wash. (AP) -- Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski has died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

The 21-year-old Hilinski was discovered in his apartment after he didn't show up for practice Tuesday. A rifle "was recovered next to Hilinski and a suicide note was found," according to the Pullman Police Department.