Texas DPS Releases Extensive Footage of Marshawn Kneeland Search Prior to Tragic Death

FRISCO, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on Friday unveiled extensive body camera, dash camera, and drone footage, offering a detailed chronological account of the hours-long search for Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland before his discovery following an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound earlier this month. The comprehensive video release, compiled from various law enforcement perspectives, provides a stark and detailed look into the events that transpired from a high-speed pursuit on the night of November 5 to the tragic finding of the young athlete’s body in the early hours of November 6.

The released footage spans the critical period from approximately 10:30 p.m. on November 5, when law enforcement initiated a pursuit of Kneeland’s Dodge Charger for speeding, until his body was located around 1:30 a.m. on November 6. The pursuit culminated in a crash where Kneeland’s vehicle collided with a pickup truck, after which he fled the scene on foot. This incident cast a somber shadow over the Dallas Cowboys’ season, particularly as Kneeland, a rising talent, had just scored his first professional touchdown merely two nights prior.

The DPS compilation integrates material from ten state troopers deployed across multiple locations, supplemented by recordings from their patrol vehicles and an aerial drone. This multi-faceted approach provided a broad overview of the search area, a sprawling office park in Frisco, adjacent to The Star, the Dallas Cowboys’ expansive 91-acre campus. The search involved officers fanning out across parking garages, various office buildings, wooded patches, and intricate water duct systems. Specialized K-9 units were deployed to assist in tracking, while the drone meticulously scanned the terrain for any heat signatures that might indicate Kneeland’s presence.

Initially, officers on the ground were reportedly unaware of the identity of the individual they were pursuing. It was only approximately an hour into the extensive search that some law enforcement personnel became aware they were actively looking for the Dallas Cowboys player. Throughout the night, troopers also encountered and interacted with law enforcement officers from multiple assisting agencies, highlighting the significant resources mobilized for the search. One critical interaction captured on video involved Kneeland’s girlfriend, Catalina Mancera, who was stopped by police during the search. Ultimately, Kneeland’s body was discovered in a portable toilet situated in a parking circle between two office buildings, bringing a tragic end to the overnight search.

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ESPN’s review of the footage released by the DPS reveals several key moments and interactions during the operation.

The Scene of the Crash

According to previously obtained highway surveillance video reviewed by ESPN, Kneeland’s vehicle crashed at approximately 10:40 p.m. on November 5. The newly released DPS video commences with a trooper responding to the collision scene at 10:44 p.m., where he found a woman standing beside a Ford F-350 pickup truck, which had sustained a flat front left tire.

"You’re in a pretty big vehicle," the officer remarked to the woman, whose truck had been struck by Kneeland’s Charger. She replied, "I swear this is what saved me," describing how the speed of the car that hit her had startled her. The responding trooper indicated several times on the video that the fleeing driver had been traveling at speeds up to 160 miles per hour during certain segments of the chase. The woman recounted having just left dinner with a friend when the impact occurred, stating, "He hit me out of nowhere." Visibly shaken, she briefly cried, adding, "My heart is pounding. I’m going to throw up."

The crash victim informed officers that the individual who struck her vehicle had run over a nearby hill from where he abandoned his Charger. DPS footage shows Kneeland’s Charger with its driver-side door ajar and an airbag deployed. The woman also noted that the man briefly returned to his vehicle before fleeing again. She described the driver as a Hispanic male, weighing no more than 175 pounds. Later in the night, other DPS videos show officers querying witnesses about sightings of a Hispanic man of slight or medium build. At 11:09 p.m., after learning Kneeland was registered to the crashed Charger, the trooper presented the woman with a photo of Kneeland. She confirmed that he matched the curly hair and skin tone of the man who had hit her.

A curious detail emerged at the crash scene: Kneeland’s Charger had no visible license plates. After running the vehicle identification number (VIN), the trooper discovered that Kneeland had a custom tag for the Charger: "IDNTSPD," an ironic detail given the circumstances of the pursuit. The absence of plates initially led officers at the scene to speculate whether the Charger might have been stolen.

Interactions with Kneeland’s Girlfriend

The extensive video evidence also captured several interactions involving Catalina Mancera, who was later identified as Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend. At approximately 11:10 p.m., a trooper is heard on video relaying information that Frisco police believed a white Buick was attempting to pick up the suspect.

Minutes later, around 11:15 p.m., a different DPS trooper pulled over a white Buick. The driver, Mancera, was directed to open her car door, step out, and walk backward towards the officer. She was then placed in handcuffs. The trooper stated, "You’re matching the suspect vehicle that’s come to pick up a guy, alright?" At this point, the officer was seemingly unaware of Kneeland’s identity or Mancera’s relationship to him. When asked about her presence in the area, Mancera explained that her GPS had stopped working. She was placed in the front seat of the police car while the officer searched her Buick. After clearing the vehicle, Mancera was released from handcuffs. She reiterated her difficulty with GPS navigation, stating, "I live nearby, but my location — it’s not showing me where I’m at so I’m… trying to figure out where I’m at." She then added that she was staying nearby but did not reside in the immediate area. The officer, still apparently unaware of the full context, sent her back to her car, advising her to be careful due to a vehicle police were searching for that matched her description. Throughout this initial interaction, Mancera did not mention Kneeland.

Less than half an hour later, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the same trooper met with a Frisco police officer who informed him that law enforcement "have" Mancera again. The officer stated that "they’re trying to get her to call him to give up, but he’s saying he’s going to end it all." This marked a significant turning point in the search, indicating a heightened level of concern for Kneeland’s well-being.

Later that night, around 1:00 a.m. on November 6, the same trooper drove to meet other officers who were with Mancera. Upon arrival, he confronted her, asking, "What’s goin’ on ma’am, why are you lying to me?" Mancera responded that she had not lied. A retired police officer present at the scene intervened, advising the trooper to de-escalate, stating, "Let’s not do that, we’re in cooperating mode." The trooper subsequently left the scene. Mancera did not respond to a request for comment from ESPN, and no further footage of her appears in the released DPS video.

The Water Duct Search

A significant portion of the search focused on an extensive water duct tube system within the office park. Videos show several officers commencing their search of these ducts around 11:15 p.m., suspecting the individual might be hiding within. A Frisco police officer was captured shouting into a pipe opening into a grassy area, issuing a warning for anyone inside to come out or face discovery and apprehension by his K-9 unit. An officer was heard asking, "He’s a big dude, though, yeah?" presumably referring to the suspect.

In other video segments, officers claimed to hear a cough emanating from inside the pipes. At approximately 11:30 p.m., in an attempt to flush out the suspect, officers deployed pepper balls – projectiles designed to emit a chemical irritant – into the pipe system. Around the same time, an officer on-site communicated to his colleagues that the suspect was believed to be armed, escalating the perceived danger of the situation.

Just after midnight, a group of officers at the water duct location received critical intelligence: police had learned the suspect’s phone pinged "right where we are." An officer remarked, "We’re literally directly on top of that — like, dead center of that circle," followed by calls to "Watch that tunnel." Another officer speculated, "I mean, he’s around here somewhere — I’m thinking tunnel." The officers continued to monitor the entry points to the water duct for another ten minutes until some were redirected to investigate a heat signature detected nearby. It remains unclear precisely when officers ceased their concentrated monitoring of the duct area.

Officers Learn They Are Chasing Marshawn Kneeland

Several body camera videos provide insight into the moment officers realized the identity of the individual they were pursuing. According to one video, at 11:31 p.m., two troopers were seen searching the internet for Kneeland, with one commenting, "I think he might have played [two nights ago]." This reference alluded to Kneeland’s recent achievement of scoring his first professional touchdown just two nights before his death, during a "Monday Night Football" game against the Arizona Cardinals. This information would have underscored the gravity and public interest surrounding the unfolding events.

In another video, around 11:55 p.m., a Frisco police officer relayed information heard over the radio to the troopers with him: Plano police were "on the phone with the NFL, [Kneeland] is texting them and his family goodbye." This report, indicating a potential welfare crisis, corresponded with previous ESPN reporting that Dallas Cowboys director of security Cable Johnson had contacted Plano police at 11:40 p.m. to request a welfare check on Kneeland and report concerning text messages.

"Oh that’s not good," a trooper responded to the news. The Frisco police officer then prophetically stated, "This just became national news." He proceeded to search for Kneeland on his phone, showing the player’s picture to the assembled officers, including the K-9 handler. The shift in the nature of the search, from a routine pursuit to a critical incident involving a high-profile athlete, was palpable.

In a video recorded at approximately 1:15 a.m., one trooper was heard telling another that the suspect was indeed Kneeland. The second trooper remarked, "Anyone else they would’ve been kicking down doors and all that." The first trooper responded, "They don’t want him to die," with the other adding, "That’ll be broadcast all over." These comments highlight the unique sensitivity and intense scrutiny surrounding the search for a public figure, and the underlying hope among law enforcement to resolve the situation without further tragedy. Despite these efforts, Kneeland’s body was ultimately located in a portable toilet in a parking circle between two office buildings, confirming the somber outcome that officers had feared.

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