Report: Ex-NFL star Seau found dead

PHOTOGRAPHER: The Associated Press

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Police have responded to a report of a shooting at the home of former NFL star Junior Seau in Oceanside, Calif.

Authorities have not answered inquiries on what occurred, but the Los Angeles Times is reporting on its website that the former USC and San Diego Chargers star was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

U-T San Diego says a 911 call came from the home at 10 a.m.

In October 2010, Seau survived a 100-foot plunge down a seaside cliff in his SUV, hours after he was arrested for investigation of domestic violence at the Oceanside home he shared with his girlfriend. The woman had told authorities that Seau assaulted her during an argument.

There was no evidence of drugs or alcohol involved in the crash and Seau told authorities he fell asleep while driving. He sustained minor injuries.

Seau was a standout linebacker with the University of Southern California before going to the San Diego Chargers, whom he led to the Super Bowl following the 1994 season.

He remained with the Chargers until 2003 and went on to play with the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots before retiring after the 2009 season.