After the Whistle

A look at life and the affects of this phenomenon called “sports”

Taylor Dead…

Posted by damonasumner on November 28, 2007

Another family grieves today as the stench of murder sweeps the air in Palmetto Bay. Washington Redskin’s star safety, Sean Taylor died yesterday after being shot Monday.Sean TaylorTaylor was 24.

The bullet pierced Taylor in the groin area, severing his femoral artery, police said. Taylor was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead, due to severe blood loss, said Taylor’s former lawyer.

Taylor’s fiance called police Monday at 1:45 a.m. to notify that Taylor had been shot. Attempted burglary is believed by police to be associated with Taylor’s shooting. A previous burglary was attempted on Taylor’s house on November 18th. No arrests followed the incident.

Taylor was an outstanding defensive player for the Redskins. Taylor was engaged and had a 18-month-old daughter.

“….Others misunderstood him, many appreciated him and his family loved him,” said Pedro, Taylor’s father.

http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN2640149520071127?sp=true

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One Response to “Taylor Dead…”

  1. Mya Smith said

    This is so sad…he was so young. R.I.P Sean Taylor

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