Former UTSA football player charged with murder in the death of his sister

UTSA safety Michael Egwuagu prepares to run drills during practice Friday Aug. 14, 2015 on the campus. UTSA safety Michael Egwuagu prepares to run drills during practice Friday Aug. 14, 2015 on the campus. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas /San Antonio Express-News Photo: Edward A. Ornelas /San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 6 Caption Close Former UTSA football player charged with murder in the death of his sister 1 / 6 Back to Gallery

A former UTSA football player was arrested and charged with murder Friday in Pflugerville after the stabbing death of his sister, who authorities believe may have been pregnant, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies responded to a residence in 16000 block of Vescovo Lane about 5 p.m. where they say a woman was found suffering from multiple stab wounds, according to Kristen Dark, senior public information officer with the TCSO.

Michael Egwuagu, 25, was later arrested in connection with the incident and charged with the victim's death. Officials confirmed the relationship between Egwuagu and the victim but did not name her.

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"Efforts were made to save her life, and the life of the reported unborn child, but ultimately those efforts were unsuccessful and she did pass away," Dark said.

A Pflugerville native, Egwuagu played strong safety at UTSA from 2013-16, appearing in 44 games and making more than 200 tackles.

An autopsy will be needed to confirm the victim, who was in her 30s, was, in fact, pregnant, according to Dark.

Egwuagu is the younger brother of former Longhorn defensive back, Martin Egwuagu, and the cousin of former Buffalo Bill and NFL free agent, IK Enemkpali.

greg.luca@express-news.net

Staff writer Chris Quinn contributed to this report.