San Jose police are investigating an early Sunday morning crash that led to a post office fire, with Pat Tillman’s brother, Richard, suspected of involvement. The incident, which occurred around 3 a.m., resulted in the building catching fire, and Richard Tillman was taken into custody. No charges have been officially announced yet.
Details of the crash indicate that a vehicle drove into the post office, igniting a fire that caused the building to flame up. While the exact cause of the fire is under investigation, authorities are working with arson investigators and the US Postal Inspectors to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Pat Tillman, a former NFL player for the Arizona Cardinals, famously left his football career to enlist in the U.S. Army after the Sept. 11 attacks. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan, participating in several combat tours before being killed in the Afghanistan mountains in 2004. Initially reported to have been killed by enemy fire, the Pentagon later determined that his death was accidental, a ruling that was confirmed in 2007.
The current situation raises questions about Richard Tillman’s motivations and the circumstances leading to the crash. His live-streaming of the event on social media has also sparked debate about the public’s role in such incidents. Authorities continue to investigate the crash and its aftermath, with no charges having been formally announced as of now.