Police Search For Ex-NFL Player After Mom Was Found Dead

Police are searching for former NFL player Phillip Adams after his mother was found dead in her Rock Hill, South Carolina, home on Wednesday.

Adams’ mother, 70-year-old Shirley Adams, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. Police have not released any information about a motive or how long Adams has been missing.

Adams played for the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Oakland Raiders during his NFL career. He retired from the league in 2016.

Adams was arrested in 2017 on charges of assault and battery. He was later found guilty of disorderly conduct and sentenced to community service.

Anyone with information about Adams’ whereabouts is asked to contact the Rock Hill Police Department.

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Myrtle Brown was found unresponsive near a creek behind her home in Maywood, Illinois, Saturday as officers conducted a search for her and son, ex-Buffalo Bills player Sergio Brown. Her death was ruled a homicide.

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Additional information:

The police are still searching for Phillip Adams, and they are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them. Adams is 6’1″ tall and weighs 225 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

If you see Adams, do not approach him and call 911 immediately.

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Phillip Adams, if you are reading this, please turn yourself in to the police. We know that you are going through a difficult time, but we want to help you. We want to help you get the help that you need.

Your mother loved you very much. She wanted what was best for you. She would want you to do the right thing.

Please turn yourself in to the police. We can help you through this.