Sean Taylor Shot

[Rastak]

http://www1.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/MI68911/

Redskins safety Sean Taylor dies one day after being shot in the leg
MIAMI (AP) -- Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor has died, a day after he was shot in the leg, said family friend Richard Sharpstein.

He said Taylor's father called him around 5:30 a.m. to tell him the news.

"His father called and said he was with Christ and he cried and thanked me," said Sharpstein, Taylor's former lawyer. "It's a tremendously sad and unnecessary event. He was a wonderful, humble, talented young man, and had a huge life in front of him. Obviously God had other plans."

He said he did not know exactly when Taylor died.

Doctors had been encouraged late Monday night when Taylor squeezed a nurse's hand. But Sharpstein said he was told Taylor never regained consciousness after being transported to the hospital and that he wasn't sure how he had squeezed the nurse's hand.

"Maybe he was trying to say goodbye or something," Sharpstein said.

The 24-year-old Redskins safety was shot early Monday in his home in the upper leg, damaging an artery and causing significant blood loss.

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[Him8123]

what ashame RIP. You always hate to hear these things. I thought I heard something about someone breaking into his house earlier his week. Was he kinda known for getting into trouble with people?

[BallHawk]

Damn, for a moment I was expecting him to pull through and eventually walk out of that hospital.

RIP.

[MJZiggy]

I just heard it on the radio. How truly sad that stuff like this happens in what's supposed to be a civilized world. RIP man. Did I hear right that they know who did it?

[FritzDontBlitz]

The details have yet to come out.

[Badgerinmaine]

What a sad waste of life. God bless his family.

[The Leaper]

Finally, you have cast doubt and aspersions regarding his history and his character. While he may not be perfect, it should be noted that his father is a CHIEF OF POLICE. I think that some of that prolly rubbed off on his son.

Please show me where I did anything you suggest in this quote. I never once said ANYTHING negative about his character or history. I merely suggested that this crime did not seem to be the run-of-the-mill robbery that was originally portrayed in initial reports. It seemed to me that he was being specifically targeted for some reason when he was shot in his own bedroom.

You love to sit here and pontificate about how you just stick to the facts and are better than the rest of us. Try reading what I actually post before you dare to assault my character, jackass.

This isn't a "common" crime...as YOU have suggested. It may be similiar to other recent incidents with athletes, but this isn't some addict trying to find some loot to supply his next high.

It is a senseless act...and I feel horrible for Taylor's family, friends and teammates.

[Tony Oday]

My prayers are with his family

[MadtownPacker]

Had a feeling he wasn't going to make it. Regardless of why or how it went down it is still very sad. Condolences to his family, RIP.

[Deputy Nutz]

Other than taking a bullet to the melon or straight to the heart and lungs getting your Femoral Artery severed is the worst possible injury or wound you can have. I bet he dumbed close to half his blood supply by the time he reached the hospital. You can't stop the bleeding until you can clamp the artery and that requires surgery. Surgery is no piece of cake either because you have to go through the thigh and that is going to be some thick dense muscle, and then you have to find exactly where it has been severed, the bullet didn't cut right through his leg, it bounced around like a pin ball.

horrible situation, reading some things last night about it, and listening to the TV it really sounded like he was targeted, whether it was a "hit", or maybe a ransom thing, I don't know.

I know that there was some mention of athletes being targeted in Chicago and hustled down for their loot, sounds a lot like the Russian Mafia in Russia. They have been known for years to go after professional hockey players in the NHL and threaten their families if protection fees are not payed.

[Deputy Nutz]

Finally, you have cast doubt and aspersions regarding his history and his character. While he may not be perfect, it should be noted that his father is a CHIEF OF POLICE. I think that some of that prolly rubbed off on his son.

Please show me where I did anything you suggest in this quote. I never once said ANYTHING negative about his character or history. I merely suggested that this crime did not seem to be the run-of-the-mill robbery that was originally portrayed in initial reports. It seemed to me that he was being specifically targeted for some reason when he was shot in his own bedroom.

You love to sit here and pontificate about how you just stick to the facts and are better than the rest of us. Try reading what I actually post before you dare to assault my character, jackass.

This isn't a "common" crime...as YOU have suggested. It may be similiar to other recent incidents with athletes, but this isn't some addict trying to find some loot to supply his next high.

It is a senseless act...and I feel horrible for Taylor's family, friends and teammates.

Biggums, I don't think Leaper ever questioned his character. I believe he questioned how the situation unfolded and what has been released to public. Others have made reference to Taylor's character and past, but I reread most of this thread and it is my belief that Leaper has never done so.

[MadtownPacker]

I know that there was some mention of athletes being targeted in Chicago and hustled down for their loot, sounds a lot like the Russian Mafia in Russia. They have been known for years to go after professional hockey players in the NHL and threaten their families if protection fees are not payed.

Not that this would be a surprise but in Mexico soccer players deal with this all the time.

[run pMc]

Wow, that's too bad. I feel bad for his family, friends, fans and teammates. I especially feel bad for his girlfiend and child. What a sucky thing to happen.

[Bossman641]

Truly sad.

My prayers are with his family.

[Deputy Nutz]

I know that there was some mention of athletes being targeted in Chicago and hustled down for their loot, sounds a lot like the Russian Mafia in Russia. They have been known for years to go after professional hockey players in the NHL and threaten their families if protection fees are not payed.

Not that this would be a surprise but in Mexico soccer players deal with this all the time.

I am sure that this a tactic used in many third world countries.