The raw, unedited 911 call made by Kelli Moore, wife of former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore, has been released, offering a harrowing glimpse into a night of panic and desperation. The audio, obtained from Ann Arbor Police Department files, captures the immediate aftermath of Sherrone Moore's sudden firing, revealing a spouse's frantic attempt to prevent a tragedy.
The Desperate 911 Call: A Plea for Time
In the recording, Kelli Moore's voice is etched with fear and urgency as she explains the situation to the dispatcher. Her husband had just called her, stating he had been fired from his job and was in crisis. Kelli explicitly told the dispatcher her fear was that Sherrone Moore might hurt himself, repeating his own words: "he's trying to kill himself."
She admitted she had "no clue" about his location, only that he said he was driving on a highway. Throughout the call, Kelli identified his vehicle as a 2025 black Chevy Tahoe and confirmed he did not carry weapons. Her repeated plea was simple yet desperate: she had told him to "come home" and needed help to find him and ensure his safety. The audio strips away any drama, laying bare the raw emotion of a person trying to keep a loved one alive amidst collapsing circumstances.
From Crisis to Criminal Allegations
The events that followed the 911 call quickly escalated beyond a personal crisis, leading to serious criminal charges. According to subsequent court testimony, Sherrone Moore allegedly confronted a former university staffer later that same night. The staffer had reportedly tried to cut off contact with Moore days earlier.
Prosecutors allege that Moore entered the staffer's apartment, grabbed butter knives and kitchen scissors, and accused her, saying, "You ruined my life." When the staffer's attorney got on the phone, Moore allegedly turned the utensils on himself, threatening to kill himself. This confrontation formed the basis for his arrest.
Career Unraveled and Legal Fallout
Sherrone Moore was arrested later that day and faced multiple charges. The legal charges filed against him include:
- Felony home invasion
- Misdemeanor stalking
- Breaking and entering
He was released on bond in December. Parallel to the criminal case, the University of Michigan fired him with cause, citing an inappropriate relationship. This move ended a tenure that began in 2018 and had seen him rise to succeed the renowned Jim Harbaugh. His career unraveled publicly in a matter of days, moving from a private moment of distress captured on a 911 call to a very public legal and professional downfall.
The released 911 audio serves as the chilling starting point of this story, a personal moment of fear that spiraled into a complex saga involving police reports, court testimony, and the abrupt end of a high-profile coaching career.
