Ex football player Junior Seau has been found dead in his California home. It appears to be a suicide. His girlfriend found him early Wednesday morning and it has been said that a handgun was found near the body.

Seau played for the Chargers who released this statement.

“Everyone at the Chargers is in complete shock and disbelief right now,” the Chargers said in a statement. “We ask everyone to stop what they’re doing and send their prayers to Junior and his family.”