What charges does Daron Lee face?

Daron Lee faces charges of first-degree murder and tampering with or fabricating evidence.

Where did the incident involving Daron Lee occur?

The incident occurred at a home in Ooltewah, Tennessee.

What was Daron Lee's NFL career?

Daron Lee is a five-year NFL veteran who played for the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Las Vegas Raiders.

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Ex-NFL Star Daron Lee Arrested for Girlfriend's Murder

7 Feb

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Former NFL player Daron Lee faces murder charges in Tennessee.
Authorities arrested Lee at the scene of the incident.
Lee previously played for the Jets, Chiefs, Bills, and Raiders.

Ex-NFL Star Daron Lee Arrested for Girlfriend's Murder

Former NFL linebacker Daron Lee was arrested on Thursday and charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office announced the charges on Friday, following an incident at a home in Ooltewah, Tennessee.

First responders were called to the residence after reports of someone performing CPR on a woman. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased female victim. Detectives responded to the scene and determined the death was a homicide based on preliminary findings.

Lee, 31, who played five seasons in the NFL after a career at Ohio State, was arrested at the location. He was a first-round draft pick in 2016 by the New York Jets and also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Las Vegas Raiders.