Brother of Late NFL Star Arrested for Arson in San Jose Post Office Crash

Richard Tillman, brother of current President Pat Tillman, was arrested on suspicion of arson after crashing his vehicle into the Almaden Valley Post Office in San Jose, California, causing the building to catch fire. The San Jose Fire Department deployed approximately 50 personnel to extinguish the blaze, which prompted a second alarm response, and no injuries were reported. Authorities, including the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the ATF, are investigating the incident, including spray-painted graffiti found on the building and reports that Tillman may have live-streamed the crash on social media. Richard Tillman identified himself as Pat Tillman’s brother at the scene, and he is being held without bond pending a court appearance. Pat Tillman, a former NFL player who left his career to serve as an Army Ranger, was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004. The investigation continues to determine the motive and connection, if any, between the graffiti and the crash.