Track and field star Cameron Burrell's death has been ruled a suicide. The late athlete, who was an NCAA Division I champion and ran track and field for the University of Houston, passed away on Monday, Aug. 9. According to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences' records, Cameron suffered a fatal gunshot wound of the head. He was only 26 years old. Cameron's father and head coach of the Texas-based college, Leroy Burrell, also confirmed his death in a statement shared with E! News on Friday, Aug. 13. "On Monday evening, our family's hearts were broken with the passing of our son, Cameron, who took his own life," his message read. "We may...
- 8/14/2021
- E! Online
The sports world has lost a rising star. Track and field sprinter Cameron Burrell, who was an NCAA Division I champion and former athlete at the University of Houston, died on Monday, Aug. 9. He was only 26 years old. The late athlete's father and head coach at the Texas-based college, Leroy Burrell, confirmed his son's passing on Tuesday. However, Cameron's father didn't disclose details surrounding his death. "My family is extremely saddened with the loss of our son, Cameron, last night," Leroy said in a statement, per the University of Houston's Track and Field page. "We are going through profound sorrow and ask that all of our friends, extended...
- 8/10/2021
- E! Online
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