Brother of Pat Tillman arrested after car rams California post office, catches fire
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Pat Tillman’s brother arrested after fiery crash into post office in California
The San Jose Fire Department responded Sunday around 3 a.m. to a fire. The incident occurred when a vehicle crashed into the building. The victim is reported to be the brother of the late NFL player and U.S. Army soldier Pat Tillman. Tillman was a player for the Arizona Cardinals in the early 2000s before his death in 2004.
WASHINGTON — The brother of the late NFL player Pat Tillman was arrested in California after a car crashed into a post office building early Sunday morning.
The San Jose Fire Department responded Sunday around 3 a.m. to a fire at the Almaden Valley Post Office, just south of San Francisco, according to a post from the department on social media.
According to the United States Postal Inspection Service, which investigates crimes involving the nation’s post offices, the incident occurred when a vehicle crashed into the building and caught fire.
Police arrested a man named Richard Tillman, who is reported to be the brother of the late NFL player and U.S. Army soldier Pat Tillman, according to the USPIS.
In a statement, the agency said investigators were looking into the incident as a potentially intentional act.
According to multiple media outlets, the 44-year-old Richard Tillman was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of arson.
Pat Tillman, the suspect’s brother, was a player for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL in the early 2000s. He left his sports career to enlist in the U.S. Army Rangers in 2002, in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks the previous year.
His service in Iraq and Afghanistan was highlighted by the media until his death. In 2004, Tillman was killed by friendly fire, although the Army originally reported he had been killed in combat with enemy forces. After his memorial service, the Pentagon notified his family that Tillman had been killed by friendly fire from troops serving with him.
His death sparked criticism from fans and Tillman’s family, who accused the Department of Defense of withholding the information to preserve the military’s image.
Pat Tillman’s brother arrested after fiery crash into post office in California
The San Jose Fire Department responded Sunday around 3 a.m. to a fire. The incident occurred when a vehicle crashed into the building. The victim is reported to be the brother of the late NFL player and U.S. Army soldier Pat Tillman. Tillman was a player for the Arizona Cardinals in the early 2000s before his death in 2004.
WASHINGTON — The brother of the late NFL player Pat Tillman was arrested in California after a car crashed into a post office building early Sunday morning.
The San Jose Fire Department responded Sunday around 3 a.m. to a fire at the Almaden Valley Post Office, just south of San Francisco, according to a post from the department on social media.
According to the United States Postal Inspection Service, which investigates crimes involving the nation’s post offices, the incident occurred when a vehicle crashed into the building and caught fire.
Police arrested a man named Richard Tillman, who is reported to be the brother of the late NFL player and U.S. Army soldier Pat Tillman, according to the USPIS.
In a statement, the agency said investigators were looking into the incident as a potentially intentional act.
According to multiple media outlets, the 44-year-old Richard Tillman was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of arson.
Pat Tillman, the suspect’s brother, was a player for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL in the early 2000s. He left his sports career to enlist in the U.S. Army Rangers in 2002, in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks the previous year.
His service in Iraq and Afghanistan was highlighted by the media until his death. In 2004, Tillman was killed by friendly fire, although the Army originally reported he had been killed in combat with enemy forces. After his memorial service, the Pentagon notified his family that Tillman had been killed by friendly fire from troops serving with him.
His death sparked criticism from fans and Tillman’s family, who accused the Department of Defense of withholding the information to preserve the military’s image.
Pat Tillman’s Brother Arrested After Starting Massive Fire By Crashing Car Into U.S. Postal Service Building While Live-Streaming
Police in San Jose, California, have arrested Richard Tillman, the younger brother of late NFL star and US Army Ranger Pat Tillman. Tillman was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a San Jose post office and starting a fire while live-streaming. No injuries were reported. Richard was taken into custody and booked at Santa Clara County Jail, where he is being held without bail. He is a stand-up comedian and actor who gained public attention in 2004 after delivering a passionate speech at his brother’s funeral.Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals before he famously left the NFL in 2002 to enlist in the US Army after 9/11.
Richard Tillman, brother of late NFL star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was arrested following a car crash.
Tillman was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a San Jose post office and starting a fire while live-streaming. No injuries were reported.
Police in San Jose, California, arrested Richard after they stated he allegedly drove his vehicle into a US post office around 3 AM on the 6500 block of Crown Boulevard, sparking a fire that spread throughout the building.
Richard was taken into custody and booked at Santa Clara County Jail, where he is being held without bail. No formal charges had been filed as of Sunday afternoon.
Richard Tillman, brother of late NFL star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, was arrested in San Jose, CA, after allegedly livestreaming himself crashing his vehicle into a U.S. Postal Service building on the 6500 block of Crown Boulevard at around 3:00 AM PDT on July 20, 2025,… pic.twitter.com/p7UmFaqZMP — Laszlo Varga (@LaszloRealtor) July 20, 2025
Richard Tillman, a stand-up comedian and actor, gained public attention in 2004 after delivering a passionate speech at his brother’s funeral.
“He’s not with God. He’s f–king dead. He’s not religious,” Richard said then. “So thanks for your thoughts, but he’s f–king dead.”
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He has also appeared in films like The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) and written a series of children’s books.
Richard Tillman’s Brother, Pat Tillman, Is An American Hero
Pat Tillman statue at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Aug. 8, 2023.
Police in San Jose, California, have arrested Richard Tillman, the younger brother of late NFL star and US Army Ranger Pat Tillman.
Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals before he famously left the NFL in 2002 to enlist in the US Army after 9/11. As an Army Ranger, he served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Unfortunately, in 2004, Tillman was tragically killed in a friendly fire incident in eastern Afghanistan, which only came to light after early reports falsely cited enemy combatants.
In 2007, the Pentagon ruled that Tillman’s death was accidental.
Tillman was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and other honors. The Pac-10’s Defensive Player of the Year Award now bears his name.
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