Vikings receiver Rondale Moore died on Saturday afternoon in New Albany, Ind. He was 25 years old.

New Albany police chief Todd Bailey said in a statement that Moore was found deceased in the garage of the property. He died of a suspected self inflicted gunshot wound. There is an investigation currently underway.

Originally a second round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2021 NFL Draft, Moore battled through multiple serious injuries in his career. He signed with the Vikings as a free agent ahead of last season and was projected to be the starting punt returner. He suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during an exhibition game between the Vikings and the Houston Texans.

“I am devastated by the news of Rondale’s death,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said in a statement. “While Rondale had been a member of the Vikings for a short time, he was someone we came to know well and care about deeply. He was a humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots. As a player, he was disciplined, dedicated and resilient despite facing adversity multiple times as injuries sidelined him throughout his career. We are all heartbroken by the fact he won’t continue to live out his NFL dream and we won’t all have a chance to watch him flourish. My prayers are with Rondale’s family, friends, teammates and coaches as we all deal with this tragic news.”

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