Most recent update: The person killed in the explosion was Caleb Farley’s father. https://t.co/mTWy9NvgKB
— Lindsay Miller (@lindsaymiller6_) August 22, 2023
UPDATE: The explosion at the home of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley has reportedly taken the life of his father, Robert, authorities confirmed to Queen City News.
Our deepest condolences go out to Farley’s family.
“My father was a stand-up guy. He raised me to be a stand-up guy.” @titans cornerback Caleb Farley reflects on his father’s legacy. Latest: https://t.co/4xWuuDVoHa pic.twitter.com/hRJYGEOPbt
— Queen City News (@Queen_City_News) August 22, 2023
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An explosion at the North Carolina home of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley has killed one man and injured another, according to a report from Queen City News. Farley was not in the house at the time.
The official cause of the explosion has not been released at this time. Here are the latest details, per the report:
One person has been killed and another injured in an apparent explosion that leveled a home overnight in Mooresville, just off Lake Norman, according to Director of Fire Services and Emergency Management for Iredell Kent Greene.
Authorities confirm with Queen City News that both victims are male. Their identities are being withheld at this time, pending family notification.
The house, owned by NFL cornerback Caleb Farley, located at 292 Barber Loop, could be seen in the rubble Tuesday morning, Aug. 22.
Neighbors in the area told QCN they heard ‘a loud explosion’ and smelled gas. Some also said the current homeowner, identified as Farley, has lived in the house for less than a year.
The report adds that Farley was spotted with family talking to authorities on Tuesday morning. The house was located in Mooresville, North Carolina.
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