Arrest Warrant Issued For Aaron Hernandez In Connection With Death Of Odin Lloyd

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, WBZ News Radio in Boston reported early Friday morning. Citing an unnamed source, WBZ News Radio reported that the NFL star would becharged with obstruction of justice but that the charge could be upgraded.

Also citing an unnamed source, Bob Ward of FOX 25 subsequently reported that a warrant has been issued for Hernandez's arrest in connection with the shooting death of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd. Ward also reported that Hernandez faces an obstruction of justice charge.

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Citing unnamed police sources, ABC New also reported on Friday that a warrant had been issued on obstruction of justice charges based on the possible destruction of evidence by Hernandez. On Thursday, ABC News had reported that a security system in Hernandez's home had been intentionally damaged, citing an unnamed investigator. ABC News also reported that the emerging NFL star destroyed his cell phone before turning it over to police through his attorneys.

Massachusetts State Police are expected to make the arrest, but it remains unclear when and where Hernandez will be taken into custody, according to CBS Boston.

Sports Illustrated reported on Thursday that "Hernandez's arrest is likely" according to an unnamed source with knowledge of the investigation. At that time, it was unclear what Hernandez would be charged with.

Also on Thursday, an unnamed law enforcement source told The Boston Herald that no arrest warrant had yet been issued for Hernandez.

Citing a law enforcement official, FOX 25 in Boston reported on Wednesday that "Hernandez appears to be directly tied to the homicide." According to the FOX 25 report, Lloyd and two other men were at a bar on the night of the homicide. The four men reportedly left together but only three returned to Hernandez's home.Hernandez had been embroiled in a police investigation since the body of Floyd was discovered near his home in North Attleboro, Mass. on Monday. The family of Lloyd, a semi-pro football player, told The Associated Press that he had a connection to Hernandez but did not elaborate.