A former UTSA football player was arrested and charged with murder Friday in Pflugerville after the stabbing death of his sister, who authorities believe may have been pregnant, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a residence in 16000 block of Vescovo Lane about 5 p.m. where they say a woman was found suffering from multiple stab wounds, according to Kristen Dark, senior public information officer with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
Michael Egwuagu, 25, was later arrested in connection with the incident and charged with the victim’s death. Officials confirmed the relationship between Egwuagu and the victim but did not name her.
“Efforts were made to save her life, and the life of the reported unborn child, but ultimately those efforts were unsuccessful and she did pass away,” Dark said.
A Pflugerville native, Egwuagu played strong safety at UTSA from 2013-16, appearing in 44 games and making more than 200 tackles.
Egwuagu is a 2013 graduate from John B. Connally High School in Pflugerville, a suburb of Austin. After high school, Egwuagu attended UTSA. Teammates and coaches had described Egwuagu as a leader, according to San Antonio Express-News.
Egwuagu was a prominent player for UTSA. He was a three-year starter, was one of the all-time leaders in tackles for the team and his senior year earned a spot on the preseason All-Conference USA team.
Egwuagu helped lead the team to the 2016 New Mexico Bowl, where they ultimately lost. The game was Ewuagu’s last with the Roadrunners.
After the loss he told reporters, “This is probably the single most pivotal point in my life. The single thing that has impacted my life.”
An autopsy has been ordered for the victim, who was in her 30s, and will determine whether she was pregnant, according to Dark.
Egwuagu is the younger brother of former Longhorn defensive back, Martin Egwuagu, and the cousin of former Buffalo Bill and NFL free agent, Ikemefuna “IK” Enemkpali.