Current:Home > FinanceTampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Shaquil Barrett's 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies in Drowning Accident -TradeCircle
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Shaquil Barrett's 2-Year-Old Daughter Dies in Drowning Accident
View
Date:2025-04-15 17:08:45
Shaquil Barrett is mourning the loss of his child.
The NFL player's daughter Arrayah, 2, who he shares with wife Jordanna Barrett, died after drowning in their family swimming pool, per the Tampa Bay Times. The incident occurred in the morning of April 30.
Per the outlet, the Tampa Police Department noted in an April 30 statement that officials responded to the home in Tampa, Fla. around 9:30 a.m. local time in response to a child having fallen into a pool. The statement noted that the child was taken to a hospital. Despite live-saving measures being taken, the child was pronounced deceased shortly after.
According to the outlet, the Tampa Police Department reported that while the incident is not believed to be suspicious in nature at this time, an investigation is ongoing.
In wake of the heartbreaking loss, Barrett's team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, released a statement, where they noted that they are keeping the Barrett family on their minds and in their hearts.
"Today's tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family," the team's April 30 statement to Twitter read. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family during this unimaginably difficult time."
The team added, "While no words can provide true comfort at a time such as this, we offer our support and love as they begin to process this very profound loss of their beloved Arrayah."
The linebacker and his wife, who wed in 2012, are also parents to Shaquil Jr., 11, Braylon, 9, and Aaliyah, 8. The family, who welcomed Arrayah on April 19, 2021, recently celebrated her for her birthday.
"Happy 2nd bday to my cutie girl," the NFL star wrote on Instagram April 19 next to a few photos of her in a tutu. "So sweet and cute. You made our family complete. I love you baby girl."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
veryGood! (6786)
Related
- Google unveils a quantum chip. Could it help unlock the universe's deepest secrets?
- Fight to restore Black voters’ strength could dismantle Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment
- Dancing With the Stars Season 33 Trailer: Anna Delvey Reveals Her Prison Connection to the Ballroom
- Linebacker at Division II West Virginia State fatally shot on eve of game against previous school
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Schools reopen with bolstered security in Kentucky county near the site of weekend I-75 shooting
- Nebraska ballot will include competing measures to expand or limit abortion rights, top court rules
- Alabama university ordered to pay millions in discrimination lawsuit
- House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
- Meet the cast of 'The Summit': 16 contestants climbing New Zealand mountains for $1 million
Ranking
- Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
- Gracie Abrams mobilizes 'childless cat or dog people,' cheers Chappell Roan at LA concert
- Boat sinks during search for missing diver in Lake Michigan
- Filipino televangelist pleads not guilty to human trafficking charges
- Residents worried after ceiling cracks appear following reroofing works at Jalan Tenaga HDB blocks
- Thursday Night Football: Highlights, score, stats from Bills' win vs. Dolphins
- Three people wounded in downtown Dallas shooting; police say suspect is unknown
- The seven college football games you can't miss in Week 3 includes some major rivalries
Recommendation
Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
Officers who beat Tyre Nichols didn’t follow police training, lieutenant testifies
Cam Taylor-Britt dismisses talent of Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: 'Speed. That's about it'
Proposals to Build California’s First Carbon Storage Facilities Face a Key Test
The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text on the rise. What to know.
Nikki Garcia Shares Official Date of Separation From Artem Chigvintsev Amid Divorce
Target’s Latino Heritage Month Collection Has Juan Gabriel & Rebelde Tees for $16, Plus More Latino Faves
Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks to dismiss $100M judgment in sexual assault case