Sad news as well known and accomplished BMX rider, Dave Mirra, was found dead. He was 41.
Police responded to a call of an apparent suicide around late afternoon in North Carolina Thursday. Mirra was located lifeless with a single self-inflicted gunshot wound.
According to police, Mirra was visiting friends in the area before the incident. He is considered a trailblazer in the BMX world. He is credited with bringing the sport to the city of Greenville, now home to many professional BMX riders. h/t abc7
Mirra is survived by his wife and two children.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mirra’s family and friends at this difficult time.
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