Virginia high school football coach Travis Turner grabbed a gun from his home and disappeared into the woods while under investigation for child pornography and solicitation of a minor, his family revealed on Friday.

Turner, 46, was the head coach of an undefeated team at Union High School in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. He has been missing since November 20.

“On behalf of the family of Travis Turner, I wish to express their sincere gratitude to all who have shown concern during this difficult time,” family attorney Adrian Collins said in a statement.

“The last known contact the family had with Travis occurred on or about Thursday, November 20, after he left his residence to walk in the woods with a firearm,” Collins added.

Turner reportedly fled his home as police were en route to inter

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