Brother of the Late NFL Star Pat Tillman Reportedly Arrested In San Jose After Fiery Post Office Car Crash

Richard Tillman, brother of NFL star Pat Tillman, was arrested on suspicion of arson after crashing into a San Jose post office early Sunday morning. The crash, which occurred shortly before 3 a. m. , resulted in a significant fire that required roughly 50 firefighters to extinguish within 90 minutes. Authorities suspect the crash was intentional, particularly as evidence suggests it was livestreamed, and graffiti reading “Viva La Me” was discovered at the scene.

Richard Tillman, 44, claimed to be the brother of the late NFL player and has a history of mental health issues, which his family acknowledged in a statement following his arrest. They expressed relief that no one was injured but noted the difficulty in obtaining proper mental health care for him. Investigators are probing the incident as a potential intentional act, while the US Postal Inspection Service has taken over the investigation. Richard Tillman previously posted a video on social media in which he vowed to “take down the system,” indicating escalating distress. The family revealed ongoing struggles with his mental health and isolation from friends and family in recent years.