seau, however they were not successful. mr. seau has deceased. this case at this point is being investigated as a suicide. a handgun was found near the body. as you can see, this is still a very fluid situation and our investigators are continuing their investigation in this matter. our hearts and prayers as a city go out to the seau family. i will not be answering any questions at this point. however, lieutenant moto will be back in 15 minutes to answer any questions you may have. thank you very much. >> the san diego police department, the sister, and mother of the now late junior seau. and we'll be right back. >> shepard: continuing coverage of breaking news on "fox news channel" and the death of junior seau, the san diego chargers great, community activist, restaurateur, actor and television show host and seemed to have the life of riley and all of a sudden yesterday he sends text messages who his ex-wife and three children and today, according to the belief of the police at least, shot himself in the chest and ended it all. trace gallagher l

police say seau died of a self-inflected gunshot wound. >> take me. leave my son alone. >> my brother was a loving brother. a caring citizen. >> it doesn't make sense, man. i know how great a heart this guy had. >> reporter: after retiring from the nfl in 2010, seau survived a 100-foot fall down a seaside cliff. hours after an investigation for domestic violence. seau joins an alarming number of former football players who committed suicide. four in little more than a year. all of them showed signs of head trauma. >> we think in some instances, the head drama could be related to depression. and depression, at times, can be a cause of suicide. >> reporter: it's not just nfl greats like seau who are at risk. according to the centers for disease control, high school football players offer 2 million brain injuries a year. >> my message to you guy is to stick it out. and know there's going to be a time when football will end. >> reporter: seau's death follows the suicide of dave duerson who shot himself in the chest. and in a suicide note, asked that his b

seau was also found with a gunshot wound to the chest.r offensive lineman says the league needs to do something to ensure the health of the players. >> the league needs to stop looking at this from a liability standpoint and take charge and realize that they can be a driving force to create a game that is safe not only on the nfl level, but the collegiate level and even the high school and youth levels. >> carolyn lynch told me he pledged to donate his brain for scientific research. >> thank you. >>> larry beil will join us in about 20 minutes with an interview with former 49er brent jones who spent time with seau just two weeks ago. >>> a lab researcher at the v.a. medical center died suddenly over the weekend of meningitis. it was the very bacteria he was manipulating in experiments for vaccine research. the lab assistant came dop with flu-like symptoms and died 16 hours later of overwelming blood stream infection. the v.a. and osha are investigating the death and they say all precautions were taken including the use of a bio safety cab

seau, however, they were not successful. mr. seau has deceased.his case at this point is being investigated as a suicide, a handgun was found near the body. as you can see, this is still a very fluid situation and our investigators are continuing their investigation in this matter. our hearts and prayers as a city go out to the seau family. i will not be answering any questions at this point, however, lieutenant motta will be back in about 15 minutes to answer any other questions that you may have. thank you very much. >> first you heard from an obviously incredibly distraught mother saying take me, leave my son. you heard from the sister, from the police chief there in oceanside essentially saying that this this was junior seau's girlfriend who found him around 9:30 in the morning unresponsive, found him -- there was a gunshot wound to his chest, tried to perform cpr. ultimately called police. we'll be talking to another nfl player about the life, the superstar linebacker, and the legacy of junior seau. i'm walt gale, i worked at the colorado spr

junior seau. new questions about whether his suicide was the result of a concussion back in his playing days. >>> we're in danger. the words of chen guangcheng now begging the united states to allow his family to board hillary clinton's plane to america. >>> would you pay $1,500 for a piece of stale cake? "cnn newsroom" starts right now. we do begin this hour with breaking news. with a rare and startling look inside the mind of osama bin laden. right now the public is getting its first look at documents seized in the raid that killed the al qaeda mastermind. they are in his own words. and they capture a fading leader desperate to launch another catastrophic strike on the united states. hundreds and hundreds of pages are now appearing on the website of combatting terrorism center at west point. peter bergen is our national security expert and was given early access to this so-called treasure-trove of material. what's been your biggest take away? >> i was able to review some of the documents that ar

>> reporter: and we are back live outside the seau residence and according to reports last night seauree children to say love you, but nobody seemed to take it as any kind of a farewell. we've done some checking in the courthouses and found no financial or legal complications that might have led to despair and we've seen nothing to suggest that 20 seasons of linebacking and playing special teams in the nfl brought on concussion or depression issues and that is something that will be sorted out over time by friends and family. reporting live from oceanside i'm gene cubbison. >> i worked for the san diego charges for five years and junior seau was a friend of mine. i wish his family nothing, but the best. my thoughts and prayers. >> so many people heart broken. we watched him for so many years. >>> let's whichec in with chief meteor ol jest jeff ranieri. >> back into the east bay, more of an offshore component in san francisco, back to livermore west. winds out of the northwest 10 to 21 miles per hour in that slight northerly component is a real warming wind here across the bay area and

seau, an extremely long nfl career. the family probably saying seau being such a person in the community, such a giving person, this is yet perhaps more of junior's legacy. obviously he had his own charitable contributions. and i think that they would fully support anything that could be done, any studies that could be done, on junior seau's brain that might help other nfl players, ex-nfl players in the future. >> just quickly i'll add to this report as you're speaking as well that the san diego chargers' chaplain, sean mitchell is quoted saying it is likely the high speculation is the researchers at boston university would most likely be the candidates to do this studying, if that ends up happening. but at this point i think it's pretty critical that the family is certainly on board for releasing seau's brain for research. can i also ask you, paul, what you know -- you're very close to the story and you've spent a lot of time amongst those deeply affected by this suicide -- about his friends, former players or people c

seau was also found with a gunshot wound to the chest. a 49er offensive lineman says the league needs to do something to ensure the health of the players. >> the league needs to stop looking at this from a liability standpoint and take charge and realize that they can be a driving force to create a game that is safe not only on the nfl level, but the collegiate level and even the high school and youth levels. >> carolyn lynch told me he pledged to donate his brain for scientific research. >> thank you. >>> larry beil will join us in about 20 minutes with an interview with former 49er brent jones who spent time with seau just two weeks ago. >>> a lab researcher at the v.a. medical center died suddenly over the weekend of meningitis. it was the very bacteria he was manipulating in experiments for vaccine research. the lab assistant came dop with flu-like symptoms and died 16 hours later of overwelming blood stream infection. the v.a. and osha are investigating the death and they say all precautions were taken including the use of a bio safe

junior seau had a long professional football career. and many of those games played right here at the oakland coliseum. he was feared and loved by many. dozens of people gathered in front of junior seau's oceanside home when they heard the news of his death. his mother, in shock. >> i pray to god, please. take me, leave my son. >> reporter: he is grieving and reflecting about one of the greatest linebackers to ever play the game. >> off the field, maybe even a better person than he was a player. >> reporter: he played with seau in san diego for eight years. they were teammates when the chargers went to super bowl xxix. >> i hope and pray that his boys and daughter will understand what kind of dad they had. he really didn't care about himself. he cared about everybody else. >> reporter: police say seau's girlfriend wound him unresponsive in his home on wednesday. a weapon was found nearby. and police are investigating his death as a suicide. >> i've been saddened all day to think about what, not just happened today. but what must have be

seau said he fell asleep at the wheel. the chargers' coach, norv turner, says he'll be remembered as a player and a leader. >> he has had such a great impact on so many people. he will be missed. >> reporter: junior seau was 43 years old. cbs news, los angeles. >> after that tragedy, an uplifting moment in the sports world. los angeles pitcher jared weaver tosses a no-hitter. we'll have the highlights. >>> first, going, going, gone. the iconic painting "the scream" shatters a record for an artwork sold at auction. need any help? uh, nope. just, uh, checking out my ad. nice. but, y'know, with every door direct mail from the postal service, you'll find the customers that matter most: the ones in your neighborhood. print it yourself or find a local partner. and postage is under 15 cents. i wish i would have known that cause i really don't think i chose the best location. it's not so bad... i mean you got a deal... right? [ bird cries ] go online to reach every home, every address, every time with every door direct mail. i bro

seau has deceased. this case at this point is being investigated as a suicide. a handgun was found near the body. >> reporter: his mother understandably distraught. >> and i pray to god, take me, take me, leave my son alone. >> reporter: too early to tell why seau may have taken his own life but an alarming number of nfl players have committed suicide. four others in a little more than a year including former chicago bears safety dave duerson. all showed signs of head trauma. duerson shot himself in the chest asking in his suicide note that his brain be study. >> we think in some instances head trauma could be related to depression and depression at times can be a cause of suicide but we just don't know. >> the science of traumatic brain injury is still in its early stages. the nfl has compared notes with the army. >> there is some who say that the lag time between the damage that is done goes anywhere from 40 to 60 years. >> reporter: studies have shown that high school football players are also at risk. two million brain injuries a year among teen age players

three lawsuits have been filed by football players against the nfl for concussions since seau's death. the most recent was yesterday and it includes hall of famer art monk. we spoke with one of the class action lawsuit attorneys today. >> there has to be some massive changes with respect to this game. some of these guys can't work. they're 45 years old and they can't hold a job because of the concussion syndrome. some of these players have difficulty remembering their kids' names, for example. >> we've tried reaching out to art monk himself for comment on the case. so far he's not talking publicly. in all more than 2,000 former players are suing the national football league over concussions. >>> still ahead police officers take the two wheels to honor the memory of some of their -- take to two wheels to honor the memory of some of their colleagues. >> i'm steve hartman. in advance of tomorrow's big rocketry competition in virginia we've come to one of the most remote parts of the country to meet one of the most unlikely people for one of the most unbelievable stories. catch us tonight

calling seau a formidable contender. jim harbaugh added one of his fondest memories as a professional player was looking across the looker room knowing i had shared that moment with one of the greatest teammates and competitors the game has ever known. the moment moved knee to get off -- me to get off my stool approach junior and ask to trade jerseys. >>> now to our continuing coverage of the aftermath of the big may day protest in oakland that saw thousands of people calling on corporations to pay their fair share. today was cleanup day for several banks in the downtown area that had their windows smashed during the demonstration. it's not sure how much monitor damage the vandals caused. city workers used hoses to blast graffiti and wash down the pavement. go b.5,000 protesters took part in the various rallies -- about 5,000 protesters took part in the various rallies and protests. of the 39 people arrested in oakland, police say at least 22 of those arrested were from the bay area, including 12 from oakland. 3 are from

seau unconscious with a gun shot wound to the chest. life support was performed on mr. seau and mr.eceased. >> i appreciate yaeverybody sharing your love. share your love to my son. junior never do nothing to any of you guys. but i say today thank you. i appreciate you guys show your love to my son. i don't understand who do this to my son, but i pray to god, please, take me, take me with my son. it is too late. too late. >> when i saw the mom on wednesday, that is when i decided we had to do this program. junior saeu one of the handful of nfl players whose intensity who's sportsmanship so unquestioned. this man was adored by fans of the game. whether they rooted for the chargers or pats but when junior saeu killed himself he joined another group one linked by suicide and suspicion of brain related injuries on the field was to blame. >> a steady stream of well wisher rs and family members gather in front of junior say o say ow-- junior say ow' say ou* /* -- junior say ow's home >> you get stars and thunder in your head you keep going. we didn't call them a concuss n concussion. you

and just -- you know, anybody around junior seau, anybody who met junior seau -- when he was in atlantawn. let's go play golf or go to dinner. same thing in san diego. i used his venue for an event i wanted to house. he was so open and welcome, had many, many mutual friends and family during the two and growing up in southern california. he was a guy i watched at usc and looked up to. >> so young. >> having an opportunity to play against him for the first time in an nfl game. everybody was just like, wow, it's junior seau. >> 43 years old. i think there's eight players from his original team who are gone under the age of 45. >> unfortunately, yes, junior makes the eighth player from the san diego chargers '94 super bowl team and terribly unfortunate irony that the number of guys who have passed now -- i don't know what happened. i'm waiting, really, really waiting to see what happens with this police investigation. i don't know what junior's mental health was like at the time. i can't speak to that personally. i just know who he is and the type of person he is. and i have my own thought

laura. >> seau's girlfriend went to the gym this morning, when she returned, she found seau in a bedroomvolver near his body. while there was no note, his death is being investigated as a suicide. but what was particularly moving today, brian, was his mother's reaction. just after learning about her son's death, she spoke to the press in san diego. >> i don't understand who would do this to my son. but i pray to god, please, take me. take me. it's too late. too late. that's all i say. >> an intensely emotional louisa trying to come to terms with her son, junior's death. such a successful young man dead at the age of 43. police say they responded to a 911 call from seau's girlfriend just before 10:00 wednesday morning. when they arrived, officers found seau suffering from a gun shot wound to the chest. they believe it was suicide. seau has had his share of trouble in the past. in 2010, he survived a car accident after driving off a cliff. earlier that same day, he had been arrested on a domestic violence charge. seau told police that he had fallen asleep at the wheel of his car and was no

police aren't saying why seau may have pulled the trigger. he did not leave a suicide note but this has come as a shock to san diego. seau was a legend here. a star linebacker at usc, drafted by the chargers in 1990. he was selected to the pro bowl 12 consecutive times. his last season was in 2009. life after football wasn't very easy, apparently, for seau. in 2010 he was arrested on a domestic violence charge. he drove his suv off a cliff. he said he wasn't trying to kill himself at the time, that he had only fallen asleep at the wheel. he's now the second retired nfl player in the past few weeks to commit suicide. last year chicago bears star -- former chicago bears star dave duerson took his own life. that is bringing up questions on what role concussion and head injuries may have played in seau's death. the two other players families have sued overhead injuries. they have focused on safety and crack down on hits to the head. we again want to stress we do not know what may have caused seau to shoot himself. he did not leave a note. his ex-

the van carrying the body of junior seau pulled away from his beach front home. family and friends grief stricken by parent suicide of the 43-year-old former nfl star. >> thank you. i appreciate that you he -- guys show your love to my son. i don't understand who do this to my son. i pray to god. please... take me! take me. leave my son! but it's too late. too late. >> police say the former nfl linebacker a 12 time pro bowler spent most of the career with san diego chargers died of a self inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. his body discovered by his girlfriend in his bedroom around 9:30 in the morning. a gun found nearby. >> the investigation is being investigated as a suicide. >> seau not without troubles in 2010 arrested on suspension of domestic violence. he then drove thinks vehicle off a cliff in carlsbad after being released from jail. he told emergency crews he had gotten sleepy when he went off the cliff. drafted in the first round in 1990 out of usc, seau left san diego in 2003 to play for miami dolphins and later the new england patriots before retir

seau told them he fell asleep while driving.new him well. >> i'm shocked. >> my brother was a loving brother. a caring citizen. >> reporter: junior seau was 43 years old. larry jacobs, abc news, new york. >> just a heartbreaking story. >> it's stunning. >> it really is. you hope it's not part of that trend they talked about in the piece. all signs tend to point that way. this guy was known as a philanthropic man. he was a hero in his hometown. '91 created the seau foundation which was an organization that raised money for drug awareness. and educational opportunities for the youth of san diego. he was doing a lot of good work on and off the field. >> and so young. just to see his mother grieving that way. i -- my heart went out to her. >> you felt that. >> i did. >> and it's not limited just to football, folks. hockey is also a violent sport. there were three hockey players who died in the last year as well of apparent suicides, as well. so this is not an isolated incident to one particular sport. >> right. >>> well, an appearan

you can see behind me this is the home of junior seau. many people along this stretch known as the strand in oceanside have come up and left flowers. you can see a gentleman down there right now kneeling in front of junior seau's house. this is where he had this idyllic life. he lived in this home. he would walk across the strand every day, not more than just a few yards and go off to the ocean. they all knew around here as someone who really enjoyed surfing. so this is where junior seau had spent his life in the last few years. i don't know if you can tell because the tide is high but they put together a makeshift cross out of rocks here to honor junior seau. when you talk to people in the neighborhood, they talk about how friendly he was, that he seemed to have everything. he would stop and talk to people here about the surf, about, you know, just enjoying life in oceanside. he was from oceanside. he played his high school football here, anderson. and this whole community today has been absolutely rocked. they're all wondering why, ande

calling seau a formidable contender. jim harbaugh added one of his fondest memories as a professional player was looking across the looker room knowing i had shared that moment with one of the greatest teammates and competitors the game has ever known. the moment moved knee to get off -- me to get off my stool approach junior and ask to trade jerseys. >>> now to our continuing coverage of the aftermath of the big may day protest in oakland that saw thousands of people calling on corporations to pay their fair share. today was cleanup day for several banks in the downtown area that had their windows smashed during the demonstration. it's not sure how much monitor damage the vandals caused. city workers used hoses to blast graffiti and wash down the pavement. go b.5,000 protesters took part in the various rallies -- about 5,000 protesters took part in the various rallies and protests. of the 39 people arrested in oakland, police say at least 22 of those arrested were from the bay area, including 12 from oakland. 3 are from

number two, junior seau is dead.ound him with a gunshot wound to the chest in the home in san diego. they suspect suicide. and number one, newt gingrich today suspended his campaign for the presidency and did not endorse his former rival mitt romney. not yet anyway. that's our top five. and on this day in 1933, a newspaper in scotland published a story about enormous animal at a nearby lake. no time the legend of the loch ness monster was born. tales date back some 1500 years it was all largely forgotten until a couple took a stroll and claimed to have seen something large jumping around in the water. the newspaper editor called it a monster. before long, the area was crawling with tourists and reporters and since then there have been hundreds of expeditions, dozens of sightings and quite a business of hoaxes. so far no real proof. nessie got a lock on

junior seau's final interview on tape, were there warning signs?o be in a position that we're in. kids look up to us. >> this morning his family is speaking out about possible concussions and also making a tough decision that could help the next generation of players. >>> plus the dad who wired his son to prove that teachers were bullying special needs children. he says there are more tapes, but he's not releasing them. he'll tell us more when he joins us live. >>> and we're 30 minutes away from the big april jobs report. it could move the polls, could move the markets. could it move the unemployment numbers? christine romans will join us with that straight ahead. >>> and yahoo! under fire for fudging the ceo's resume. it's friday, may 4th. "starting point" begins right now. >>> a little bit of a tough turn, wasn't it, from whatever that starting point heavy duty metal music was to one of the women i love the most, gladys knight and the pips, "midnight train to georgia." it's nice to have you joining our panel, we appreciate it. really i'm joining

dozens gathered outside seau's oceanside home to pay tribute to the pro linebacker.und him unconscious yesterday when she got home and a gun was nearby. seau's death follows the suicide last year of former chicago bears player dave duer son, who also shot himself in the chest. before he killed himself, duerson asked to have his brain examined for damage that he believes was caused by playing football. seau's parents spoke today. still overcome with emotion. >> but i pray to god, please, take me. take me. leave my son. put it's too late. >> i just hope and pray that his -- you know, his boys and his daughter really understand what kind of dad they had. i mean, he really didn't care about himself. he cared about everybody else. >> reporter: seau's ex-wife says he sustained several concussions during his 20-year nfl career. but it is not known whether brain injury contributed to the 43-year-old's suicide. >> thanks, wendy. >>> a 4-year-old montgomery county girl survived a fall from her second-story window today. it happened at an apartment complex in aspen hill. a witn

in october of 2010 seau was arrested on a domestic violence charge. hours after his release he drove his suv off a cliff. seau said he wasn't trying to kill himself, he just fell asleep it at the wheel. he is the second retired nfl player to commit suicide in the past few weeks. former atlanta falcons safety ray esterling shot him sued. he had sued the nfl over the league's handling of concussion related injuries. i should add i worked with junior seau for five years when i was with the chargers. as i got to know junior and his family very well. our thoughts are with them tonight. the 49ers and raiders also have close connections with junior. jim harbaugh who played with seau in san diego said, quote, one of my fondest remembrances as a professional football player was looking across the locker room after playing my last career game with the chargers and knowing that i had shared that moment with one of the greatest teammates and competitors the game has ever known. the raiders statement said in part, and we quote, we are deeply saddened by the news o

junior seau was 43. gabe gutierrez, nbc news, los angeles. >>> now to florida and a sad case that shed light on hazing. among some members of elite school marching bands. 13 people were charged today in the death of a florida a&m drum major, but none are charged with murder, and that has people asking why. our report from nbc's kerry sanders. >> the famed florida a&m marching band has been temporarily silenced since robert champion's beating death five months ago. now 13 people on his fam u band bus are accused of pummeling him to death. 11 of them are charged with third degree felony charges in what the prosecutor called a case of homicide by hazing. >> i have come to believe that hazing is a term for bullying. bullying with a tradition that we cannot bear in america. >> the 26-year-old's parents said they were hoping for a harsher indictment, murder or at minimum, manslaughter. >> there certainly needs to be something more harsh, something to let people know, to send a message that we won't tolerate it

football legend junior seau, considered one of the best and relentless players of his generation and all time in the nfl died yesterday, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his southern california home. officers did not find a suicide note at the scene but sjunior seau's ex-wife said he texted her and each of their three children separate messages reading simply, i lover you the day before his death. the retirement of his life after football in 2009 was marked with some difficulty. in october of 2010, he was arrested on a charge of domestic violence. hours later released posting bail, he drove his suv off a cliff. he told authorities in that case he had fallen asleep at the wheel. condolences came from current and former players around the nfl. saints quarterback, drew brees, who played with him in san diego from 2001 to 2005 called him the greatest teammate a young guy could ask for. in an awful coincidence, seau is the eighth member of the chargers super bowl team to die before his team. he was just 43 years old. >>> in other news overshadowed by seau's passing, roger

seau again, 20 years in the nfl. played in the super bowl with the chargers, also with the patriots, and the dolphins. junior seau passes today, taking his own life at the age of 43. >>> let's go to some baseball. giants, their second straight loss to miami. joe and jennifer montana having fun at the ball game. and here we go. with barry zito all over the place tonight. tied a career high with seven walks. to his credit, only gave up a couple of runs. one earned, and 91 pitches. he's out of there after 3 and 2/3. all miami until the 9th. bell gives it up to arias to get things cooking. belt scored just 2-1. blanco ties the game on the sfeez bunt. and the squeeze bunt. and the giants did have a chance to win it. but they couldn't push over. great play. very, very sweet. we'll show it to you again. the very next hitter, santiago casilla, gone. stanton, a home run, 3-2, the marlins win it, 10 innings tonight. pablo sandoval left the game. his left-hand reported a little pain. missed 45 games last year with a hand injury

seau did not leave a suicide note. >>> now at 6:00 tonight the first elected d.c.l has been convicted and sentenced for a felony. >> former d.c. council member harry thomas jr. says he humiliated his family and let down the people who elected him to serve the city. now he is going to go to jail for stealing city money to buy big ticket

junior seau was found dead in his california home today.u's girlfriend apparently found him unconscious from a gun shot wound to the chest. seau led the san diego chargers to a super bowl in '94, then went on to play for miami and new england before retiring in 2009. the players association released a statement saying seau's determination and passion for the game will always be remembered in the hearts and minds of fans. the nfl player family joins the seau family to mourn a brother lost too soon. >> and more penalties handed down in the new orleans saints bounty gait. jonathan vilma is out without pay for the entire 2012 season. anthony, scott, and will smith are also suspended for several games. all right, time now to reveal our latest high school game of the week poll. you have one more day to vote. some of your choices, langly at madison, go to d.c..highschoolsports.net to vote. and the nationals, despite being on a five-game skid, get some good news today. stephen strasburg has been voted national league pitcher of the month for april.

i think anybody who played against junior seau or participated in any charity event with his junior seauhim more than once or twice, he would consider a friend. he was a warm and welcoming guy. i've done charity events with junior, done events at his restaurant, hosted him here. it's very shocking for a guy who was such a fantastic football player. and, really, a fantastic person. and his intent to give back -- his intent to give back to not only his community in oceanside but to give back to people. and it touched lives of people he met all over. it just -- you know, when i was getting calls yesterday, i'm like, not junior seau. not junior seau. this is the first guy to smile. he keeps everybody's energy up high. this is the one that gets everybody excited. >> when i first heard it and then i heard it was a gun shot to the chest, and i think i was not alone. a lot of people started thinking, is this -- does this have something to do with the concussions and, as you know, another former nfl player shot himself in the chest so they could see what was going on in his brain. >> the similari