Los Angeles
AP
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Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from “blunt head trauma and stab wounds” at a homeless encampment, in line with the medical examiner.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner mentioned Johnson, 55, was pronounced lifeless Wednesday morning after being discovered unconscious. His loss of life was dominated a murder and is being investigated.
A fourth-round draft choose by New England in 1993, Johnson frolicked with the Patriots, Minnesota and Oakland earlier than touchdown with the Eagles. He had 43 tackles, together with seven sacks, and returned a fumble for a landing in two years with Philadelphia. He performed 15 video games for the Raiders in 1997.
Johnson later performed within the Arena Football League for Orlando and Los Angeles. The L.A. native performed collegiately at Texas Southern.
Investigators consider Johnson had been residing at the encampment at the time of his loss of life. Friends mentioned Johnson had well being points later in life that contributed to his scenario.