Packer’s wide receiver coach Ray Sherman’s 14 year-old son, Ray Jr. died of a gun shot wound to the head on Sunday while working the family garage. Ray Sherman Sr. discovered his son's body. According to the Police, the wound appears to be self-afflicted. The Brown County medical examiner ruled the death a suicide on Monday. The incident occurred in the Sherman garage and a .38 caliber handgun was found near the body of Sherman Jr. Packers head coach, Mike Sherman released a statement stating that the shooting though self-inflicted could have been accidental because there was emotional and behavior indications that this shooting was not suicide. There was not a suicide note left at the scene or any indications that Ray Jr. had any plans with his life other than living it to the fullest extent. The Green Bay Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 12 noon Green Bay time.
Our sincerest heart-felt sympathies go out to the Sherman family for the tragedy they are currently endearing. We wish the best of luck to Ray Sherman, his wife, and their 11-year old and 5-year old daughters while they deal with this loss.