New details reveal former Hershey Bears Andrew Carroll’s death was a suicide
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After the news broke Monday night of former Hershey Bears forward Andrew Carroll’s death, we are heartbroken to provide a sad update to the story.
On Tuesday, Chicago Police confirmed Carroll “jumped from the upper level roadway to the lower level roadway on his own accord.”
The 32-year-old was found around 4:30 AM on Sunday morning at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. He was pronounced dead before 3 PM Monday afternoon.
Former teammates of Carroll’s have been paying tributes since the news broke Monday morning.
My thoughts are with Andrew Carroll’s family today. He was a great teammate and an even better guy. He always had our backs out on the ice and will be missed by so many. #AC13
— Garrett Mitchell (@Mitchy1_0) January 23, 2018
Sad news in the hockey world today. Thank you Andrew Carroll for everything you were as a person and as an amazing teammate! RIP
— Pat Wellar (@pwellar33) January 23, 2018
It is heartbreaking to hear the passing of former teammate & roommate Andrew Carroll. No one was more dedicated to others and selfless then him. That big smile had impacts everywhere he has been and will be truly miss. Thoughts and prayers go to the Carroll's family.
— Julien Brouillette (@Brouillette86) January 23, 2018
Devastated to hear about the passing of Andrew Carroll. I was lucky enough to be his teammate in Juniors/ Pro and to call him my buddy. I’ll miss that big smile of his.
— Matthew Ford (@Frdy11) January 23, 2018