Denny Medley-US PRESSWIRE

Earlier today the Kansas City Chiefs released a brief statement that said the organization was cooperating with authorities in the wake of the Jovan Belcher murder-suicide.

Now the team has released a directly from chairman and CEO Clark Hunt:

The entire Chiefs family is deeply saddened by today’s events, and our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy, thoughts and prayers for the families and friends affected by this unthinkable tragedy. We sincerely appreciate the expressions of sympathy and support we have received from so many in the Kansas City and NFL communities, and ask for continued prayers for the loved ones of those impacted.”

We will continue to fully cooperate with the authorities and work to ensure that the appropriate counseling resources are available to all members of the organization.