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Washington State Teammates, Coaches Express Heartbreak After Tyler Hilinski's Death

Tyler Hilinski's teammates and coaches expressed their shock, disbelief and heartbreak after news broke that the Washington State quarterback died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Coach Mike Leach, interim athletic director John Johnson

Wide receiver Isaiah Johnson-Mack

Defensive lineman Hercules Mata'afa

Family member Ryan Hilinski

Wide receiver Easop Winston

Wide receiver Tavares Martin jr.

Defensive back Skyler Thomas

Hilinski was found dead on Tuesday after he didn't show up for practice. Police found the redshirt sophomore with a gunshot wound to his head and a suicide note nearby.