Tragedy has struck the family of Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ star linebacker Shaquil Barrett, as his 2-year-old daughter Arrayah drowned in a swimming pool at their South Tampa home on Sunday. Police responded to the call around 9:30 a.m. and rushed the young girl to a local hospital, but she was later pronounced dead.
“The investigation is ongoing, but it is not believed to be suspicious in nature at this time,” the police stated. The incident is being treated as a purely accidental and tragic event. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaquil Barrett and his family during this incredibly difficult time.
The loss of 2-year-old Arrayah has devastated Shaquil Barrett and his wife Jordanna, who have three other children. The youngest member of their family will be sorely missed.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers also released a statement, expressing their profound sadness at the tragic news. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna, and the entire Barrett family during this unimaginably difficult time. This is a heartbreaking loss for all members of the Buccaneers family,” the statement read. The team’s community is grieving along with the Barrett family, as they try to come to terms with this devastating loss.
This is a heartbreaking loss for all members of the Buccaneers family,” the statement read.
The NFL team extended its deepest condolences to the Barrett family, acknowledging that no words can provide true comfort at a time like this. “We offer our unwavering support and love as they begin to process this very profound loss of their beloved Arrayah,” the statement continued.
The Tampa Police Department is conducting an investigation into the sudden and tragic death of the young girl.
On April 19, Shaquil Barrett had taken to Instagram to wish his daughter a happy second birthday. “Happy 2nd bday to my cutie girl. So sweet and cute. You made our family complete. I love you baby girl,” he wrote in the post. The heartbreaking news of her passing has left her family, friends, and fans heartbroken.
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Shaquil Barrett, currently recovering from a torn Achilles injury that kept him off the field for the second half of last season, is entering his fifth season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Before joining the Buccaneers, he spent four years with the Denver Broncos.
In 2019, Barrett cemented his position as one of the top players in the NFL, leading the league with 19½ sacks. He is a two-time Pro Bowl player and a two-time Super Bowl champion, having been a crucial part of the Buccaneers’ victorious Super Bowl LV campaign. Despite the injury setback, Barrett’s determination to come back stronger than ever has never been stronger.
