• On September 8, 2008, NFL star Vince Young left his residence abruptly and in a state which friends characterized as "emotionally down."QuickDFW: Titans asked police help to find 'emotionally down' Vince Young ( September 9, 2008)

  After being unable to contact Young and with his whereabouts unknown, friends of the former Texas Longhorns standout contacted the Tennessee Titans' management with concerns. Local police were then called in for assistance in locating Young.

  After approximately four hours, contact was made and at 11:30 p.m. Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher and a policeman met with Young at the team's headquarters. After the meeting, Fisher declared the concerns "unfounded."ESPN.com: Young's absence prompts police search (September 9, 2008)

  Young reportedly had an unloaded gun in the glove compartment of his vehicle, which may have contributed to the anxiety of the situation.ESPN.com: Police:Titans feared for Young's safety

• Fast Facts

  1. Young injured his knee in a game on September 7, 2008
  2. Was booed by the home crowd during the game
  3. Expected to miss 2 to 4 weeks
  4. Young left his home at 7: 00 p.m. on September 8, 2008
  5. Friends called Titans concerned with Young's mental state
  6. Young met with Fisher at 11: 30 p.m.
  7. Reportedly had an unloaded gun in the glove compartment of carESPN.com: Young's absence prompts police search (September 9, 2008)
  8. Fisher declared concerns unfounded

• Vince Young Police Reactions

  "Not having all the facts available to us and approaching the matter prudently, we contacted Metro Police to make them aware of the situation and asked for their assistance in locating Vince. He was located at a friend's house, where we made contact with him."—Tennessee Titans StatementESPN.com: Young's four-hour absence spurs call first to Titans, then Police

  "Given the totality of the situation, Coach Fisher was concerned about Young’s emotional well-being. He contacted the police department and expressed to us his concern.’’ —Don Aaron, Metro Police spokesmanESPN.com: Young's absence prompts police search (September 9, 2008)

  “The fact the gun was in the glove compartment and was unloaded did not present an issue for the officers.There was no ammunition in the car. The gun was unloaded. The slide was back in a safe position, and it was in the glove box.’’—Don AaronESPN.com: Young's absence prompts police search (September 9, 2008)

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