Former Indianapolis Colts running back Zurlon Tipton is reportedly dead at the age of 26. According to Fox 2 in Detroit, Tipton accidentally shot and killed himself at a car dealership in Roseville, Mich.

The Wayne County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Tipton, who drove to the dealership Tuesday morning, reportedly to bring his vehicle in for service and pulled out a duffel bag containing two guns. One of the guns went off and, according to police, Tipton was shot in the stomach.

Former Colts back Zurlon Tipton, pictured here in 2015, reportedly shot himself accidentally and died Tuesday. (Getty Images) More

Although he reported to the hospital in good condition and was expected to survive, his conditioned worsened quickly and he later died. A full autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday. No one else was hurt in the accident.

Tipton played for the Colts in 2014 and 2015, with 15 rushes for 28 yards and 11 receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown catch over 16 career games. He was from nearby Sterling Heights and played in college at Central Michigan before getting his chance in the NFL with the Colts.

The Colts expressed their sorrow on Twitter after Tipton’s death was reported.

Our thoughts are with the Tipton family during this difficult time. #RIPZurlon pic.twitter.com/QCLCCY5eqI — Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 28, 2016





Just before last Christmas, Tipton was arrested for allegedly firing a weapon in Greenwood, Ind. Police found a loaded 9mm handgun and a loaded Colt AR-15 assault rifle in Tipton’s car at the time. He had been released shortly before that incident last December.

Former Colts teammate Donte Moncrief, who played with him part of last season, expressed his condolences for Tipton.





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