The heartbreaking news of NFL linebacker Shaquil Barrett’s two-year-old daughter drowning in the family’s pool has left many stunned. Arrayah, Barrett’s youngest daughter, turned two just last month.
News About Nigeria gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday morning when police received a call that a child had fallen into the swimming pool at the family’s home in Tampa Bay.
Despite rushing Arrayah to the hospital and attempting life-saving measures, she was pronounced dead a short time later. While the investigation into the tragedy is ongoing, police have stated that they believe it was a tragic accident with no foul play involved.
Barrett, who won the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021, is currently recovering from an Achilles’ heel injury that cut his 2022 season short.
The Buccaneers released a statement expressing their support and love for Barrett and his family, acknowledging the tragic loss they are facing.
Barrett and his wife Jordanna have three older children, and the couple were high school sweethearts. They both celebrated their daughter’s second birthday in April with heartwarming social media posts. Arrayah’s passing has left the family and the Buccaneers community in mourning.
On Sunday, Barrett’s former teammate Tom Brady posted a photo of the Barrett family on his Instagram story, expressing his love and support for his friend during this difficult time.
The loss of a child is a tragedy that no family should ever have to face, and our hearts go out to the Barrett family as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
