Arrayah Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Shaquil Barrett’s 2-year-old daughter, drowned in their family swimming pool on Sunday.
“Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family during this unimaginably difficult time. 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,” Tampa Bay said in a statement.
Tampa Police said that they responded to a call for a child who had fallen into a swimming pool around 9:30 AM on Sunday. Shaquil Barrett’s 2-year-old daughter was taken to a nearby hospital but she did not survive.
Tampa Bay Times reported that an investigation is ongoing. Authorities, however, see no suspicious activity and Arrayah’s death should be accidental, the report says.
Arrayah was the youngest of Barrett’s four children. The Tampa Bay linebacker since 2019 married his wife, Jordanna, on February 2, 2012.
Shaq and Jordanna’s other three children are: Shaquil, Braylon, Aaliyah.
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The former Denver Broncos player and his wife were pregnant when the former was 19 years old. The couple moved forward with the pregnancy and ties the knot in an empty courtroom.
The NFL star also worked part-time jobs.
“Heartbreaking. 💔 Praying for you & your family Shaq,” Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson reacted to the news of Arrayah’s death.
“Mannn.. Sending nothing but love and Prayers to Shaq and the Barrett family. Lord I pray that you cover them with your love and grace in this awful time. 🙏🏾🖤” a Twitter user reacted.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to Shaq Barrett and his beautiful family. My heart aches and I’m so very sorry for your loss. 🙏🕊️” another one added.
