Aaron Hernandez, Patriots Tight End, Questioned, Home Searched In Homicide Case

Aaron Hernandez, a tight end for the New England Patriots, has been questioned by police about a recent homicide that took place near his North Attleboro, Mass., home, reported ABC News.

Hernandez was linked to the case when it was discovered that an SUV parked near the slain body – that has become a key piece of evidence – was rented out in his name, reported SI.com. This connection led police to question Hernandez and search his home on Tuesday. The football player was initially uncooperative with law enforcement, reported ABC News, but eventually complied with their requests.

New England Patriots official Stacey James released a statement on behalf of the NFL team. "I am aware of the reports, but I do not anticipate that we will be commenting publicly during an ongoing police investigation," he said. The NFL released a similar statement.

As of yet, Hernandez is not thought to be a suspect in the case. However, he “has not been ruled out as a suspect,” according to WBZ-TV Boston. On Wednesday, law enforcement officials returned to the house with papers in their hands, reported NBC News. No one answered the door, and the officials would not reveal what the papers contained.

The homicide in question involves the body of a 27-year-old Boston man that was found in North Attleboro at 5:30 p.m. on Monday night, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. The body was discovered by a jogger.

Hernandez has had 175 receptions for nearly 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns since the New England Patriots drafted him in the fourth round in 2010. Last August, Hernandez signed a seven-year contract extension worth $41.1 million.

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