Brother of 49ers quarterback killed in double murder

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The younger brother of San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback C.J. Beathard was killed Saturday morning. Clayton Beathard, 22, died after he and two other men were stabbed outside a Nashville bar, CBS News Nashville affiliate WTVF reports.


According to police, Beathard and several others got into an argument over a woman at The Dogwood bar. Around 3 a.m., the argument moved outside where Beathard and two others were stabbed. Beathard and Paul Trapeni III, 21, were taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where they were pronounced dead.

The third stabbing victim was released from the hospital.

"The 49ers family was shocked and and deeply saddened to learn of the tragedy involving C.J. Beathard's younger brother, Clayton," the 49ers said in a statement. "We extend our heartfelt sympathies to C.J. and the entire Beathard family as they cope with the unthinkable loss of a loved one. C.J. has traveled home to join his family knowing he has the support of our entire organization as they grieve the passing of Clayton."

"It's times like this I wish had Instagram and social media because the love and prayers have been so overwhelming," The Beathard family said in a statement. "We cannot possibly thank you at the rate they come in texts and phone calls."

Beathard's grandfather is former NFL executive and hall-of-famer Bobby Beathard. His father, Casey, is a Grammy-nominated songwriter.

"I didn't know what to say to you guys at the beginning of the day, because you guys know what happened last night," 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told his team in the locker room following a dramatic victory over the Los Angeles Rams Saturday night.

As of this posting the deaths are under investigation.