Brother of NFL Hero Pat Tillman Arrested in Fiery San Jose Post Office Crash

In a bizarre and fiery turn of events early Sunday morning, Richard Tillman, brother of the late NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman, found himself in custody after a car crash that set a San Jose post office ablaze. Around 3 a.m. local time, police arrived at the scene to discover a vehicle had plowed into the building, igniting a fire that engulfed the structure.

Richard Tillman, identified as the suspect, was taken into custody, with jail records from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office confirming his booking. Though specific charges remain undisclosed, he’s slated for a court appearance on July 23, with no bail amount set. Interestingly, Tillman reportedly told officers at the scene that he was live-streaming the chaotic incident on social media—a modern twist to an already dramatic story.

Authorities, including the San Jose Police, San Jose Fire Department arson investigators, and U.S. Postal Inspectors, are now piecing together the cause of the fire and determining who will lead the investigation. The incident raises eyebrows not just for its destructiveness but for the personal connection to a national hero. Pat Tillman, Richard’s brother, remains a symbol of sacrifice, having left his promising career with the Arizona Cardinals to serve in the Army post-9/11, only to tragically lose his life to friendly fire in Afghanistan.

While the investigation unfolds, this strange chapter in the Tillman family story leaves us wondering: what drives a man to such a reckless act? For now, the flames may be out, but the questions burn on.