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Former Ravens quarterback Steve McNair has been murdered, according to several Tennessee media outlets. (Courtesy Photo)

(July 4, 2009) - Several Tennessee media outlets have reported that former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair has been murdered.

According to NewsChannel5.com, Nashville police say McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville.

The incident occurred near 2nd South & Lea Ave. around 1:46 p.m., and appears to be a double homicide. Police say an unnamed female victim was also found dead.

Police initially reported the incident as an apparent murder-suicide, but eventually changed the report to double homicide.

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