Over the years there has been much speculation about the manner of Reeves's death. Some conspiracy theories have emerged suggesting that he was murdered. But the evidence clearly points to a self-inflicted death--either an accidental shooting in a drunken stupor or, most likely, suicide.

One of the most authoritative researchers, Jim Beaver, has written a careful and thorough commentary on this after doing extensive research into the forensics of the death. The conclusion of suicide is nearly inescapable: http://www.tvparty.com/myssuper3.html