By Dan Hanzus
Around the League Writer
Police in Massachusetts want to question
New England Patriots tight end
Aaron Hernandez regarding the investigation of a possible homicide near the tight end's home in North Attleboro, Mass., ABC News reported Tuesday.
Citing an unnamed source, SI.com reported that Hernandez
was not believed to be a suspect, but a vehicle rented in his name appears to be a key piece of evidence.
ABC News reported Wednesday that
Hernandez was cooperative with police Tuesday night. The ABC News report also cited unnamed sources. SI.com later reported that police searched Hernandez's home Tuesday night, and two men were escorted from the scene separately, but they were not in handcuffs.
The homicide being investigated involves a body found about 5:30 p.m. Monday night in North Attleboro, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. Prosecutors released no other information Tuesday night about the investigation.
When asked specifically about Hernandez, Yasmina Serdarevic, a spokeswoman for the district attorney's office, told NFL.com on Wednesday morning: "At this time, this office is not releasing any additional information with respect to the investigation into the body found Monday evening in North Attleboro."
Patriots spokesman Stacey James told ABC News: "I am aware of the reports, but I do not anticipate that we will be commenting publicly during an ongoing police investigation."
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Wednesday morning that the league would have no comment on the investigation.
A fourth-round pick in the 2010
NFL Draft, Hernandez has emerged as one of
Tom Brady's favorite weapons. Hernandez will be even more vital to New England's offense if
Rob Gronkowski is forced to miss time in the regular season after
undergoing back surgery Tuesday.
Hernandez signed a seven-year, $41.1 million contract extension with the
Patriots in August 2012.
UPDATE: The Associated Press reported Wednesday morning that Massachusetts State Police returned to Hernandez's home. Two troopers knocked at his door Wednesday morning in North Attleborough, Mass., but no one answered, according to The AP.
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