Pat Tillman’s Brother Battling Mental Health Issues Prior To Arrest, Family Says

Richard Tillman, the brother of American hero and former NFL participant Pat Tillman, had been battling psychological well being points previous to his arrest over the weekend, his household stated in a press release on Monday.

Richard, 44, was taken into custody in San Jose, Calif. on Sunday morning … after authorities alleged he brought about an enormous blaze at a U.S. Post Office by driving his automotive into it.

He’s at present being held at a Santa Clara County Jail on a cost of arson.

Kevin Tillman, Richard’s brother, commented on the scenario to NBC Bay Area … revealing Richard “has been battling severe mental health issues for many years.”

“He has been livestreaming, what I’ll call, his altered self on social media for anyone to witness,” Kevin stated. “Unfortunately, securing the proper care and support for him has proven incredibly difficult — or rather, impossible. As a result, none of this is as shocking as it should be.”

Authorities say “the motive and circumstances” over Sunday’s crash are nonetheless being investigated by detectives.