Sean Taylor Dead

Sean Taylor Dead

Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor died after being shot in the leg during a robbery attempt at his home in Miami, Florida.

Fast Facts:

Shot twice in the groin before dawn on November 26, 2007 as a result of attempted home burglary
Bullet struck the femoral artery, causing significant blood loss
Airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital at 2 AM
Doctors performed surgery to fix damaged femoral artery in his upper leg
Taylor never regained consciousness and died around 5:30 AM EST on November 27, 2007 at the age of 24
Survived by his father, Pedro, acting chief of the Florida City Police Department, high school sweetheart Jackie Garcia, and an 18-month-old daughter, Jackie

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WUSA9.com: Family Statement From Pedro Taylor
Miami Herald: 3 detained in Sean Taylor homicide

Sean Taylor Dead News

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SportingNews.com: Thousands expected at funeral for Redskins star Sean Taylor (December 3, 2007)
- About 2,000 fans gathered for a candelight vigil at the University of Miami on the night before the funeral. Taylor's jersey (#26) and a photo were framed.

CNN.com: Suspects in NFL killing charged with murder (December 1, 2007)

Boston.com: "Friend: Taylor's death not random burglary" (November 29, 2007)
- Taylor's friend, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antrel Rolle believes Taylor had enemies in Miami and my have been targeted.

WPLG Miami: NFL Star Dies After Being Shot In Home (Nov. 27, 2007)

MSNBC: Redskins’ Taylor dies day after being shot in leg (Nov. 27, 2007)
- Sean Taylor was shot by an intruder during an attempted robbery on November 26, 2007. The bullet struck the femoral artery, causing significant blood loss. Despite surgery on his upper leg, Taylor never regained consciousness and died around 5:30 AM EST on November 27, 2007. He was 24.

FOX News: Redskins Safety Sean Taylor Dies One Day After Being Shot in His Home (Nov. 27, 2007)
Washington Post: Some Hope On a Difficult Day (Nov. 27, 2007)
Baltimore Sun: Redskin shot early yesterday at Florida home, has flatlined twice (Nov. 27, 2007)

Sean Taylor Videos and Media

You Tube Video: Washington Redskins Star Sean Taylor dies at 24 (Time 3:41)

You Tube Video: Sean Taylor Tribute (Time: 4:21)

Sean Taylor Dead Blogs and Commentaries

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TIME: Sean Taylor's Death: A Miami Curse? (November 28, 2007)
SportingNews.com: Taylor Tragedy a Harsh Reminder of an Ugly Reality (November 27, 2007)
Miami Herald Discussion: Lawyer: Taylor dies overnight
Fan House: Clinton Portis Talks About Sean Taylor
Deadspin Sports: Sean Taylor Shot In His Miami Home; "Fighting For His Life"

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