NFL Star Shaquil Barrett’s Two-Year-Old Daughter Dies in Tragic Accident

Heartbreaking news from the NFL. Football star Shaquil Barrett’s two-year-old daughter has died. According to media reports, the girl drowned in the family’s swimming pool on Sunday.

It is not yet known how exactly the accident could have happened.

Daughter of football star Shaquil Barrett dies in accident

Shaquil Barrett has played in the NFL for nine years. He has already won the Super Bowl twice. But now the football star has to cope with a terrible blow of fate. Arrayah, the NFL linebacker’s two-year-old daughter drowned in the pool at the family residence, among other things TMZ reported.

According to the police report, the accident happened on Sunday morning (local time) in the US state of Florida. Authorities confirmed that an emergency call was received after the two-year-old fell into the swimming pool at the family home. The girl was then taken to a local hospital. Despite the rescue efforts, Arrayah was pronounced dead in the clinic a short time later.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers release statement

Shaquil Barrett is currently under contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. His team also commented on the terrible accident: “Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family.” It is also written on Twitter: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family at this incredibly difficult time. While no words can offer real comfort at such a time, we offer them our support and love.”

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— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) April 30, 2023

It is still unclear how the accident could have happened. “The investigation is ongoing,” the police report said. But there is no indication of a crime, it is assumed to be a “purely coincidental and tragic incident”.

Misfortune strikes shortly after birthday

Particularly tragic: the accident happened a few days after the little girl’s second birthday. It was only on April 19 that the NFL star shared a touching post on the occasion of his daughter’s birthday. “Happy second birthday to my sweet girl. So sweet and so cute. You make our family complete. I love you baby girl.” Arrayah was the youngest of four children (Shaquil Jr., Braylon, Aaliyah) to Barrett and his wife Jordanna.