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Sean Taylor dies after being shot in Leg at Miami Home

Such a sad story. The guy had a lot of life ahead of him, and it was all snuffed out by some crook trying to make a buck. My thoughts & prayers are with his family.
 
odd that he was shot twice in "that area". perhaps a jealous husband, etc.?

just thinking out loud, but either way, sad that he was killed.

RIP Sean Taylor.
 
I was kinda shocked whenever I heard this, because the last report I had heard said that he was critical but starting to do a little better after surgery. At that point, I think they were more worried about the possiblity (and to what degree) of brain damage than they were with him not making it.
 
This is very sad and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Speculation about cause is inappropriate at this time and says more about the speculator than about Sean Taylor.
 
MJD had a nice bit about Taylor in the Debriefing today

For any player in any sport, there's a time when a light bulb goes off. Things start to make more sense. The game slows down. They're no longer going through the motions without a sense of direction ... they know what's coming, they know how to respond, and they can begin to realize their potential.

This doesn't just happen in sports. Sometimes, it happens in life, too.

And it was happening for Sean Taylor just before he was pronounced dead early this morning. Those closest to him talked about that light bulb switching on for him. Taylor had become more mature ... he was making better decisions, and he made himself a different guy. He was giving the best things he had inside him to his team, to his wife, and to his daughter.

And now he's gone.

(Also on Today's List: Other things that seem silly in the same column as the Sean Taylor news...)

You know the details of the story by now ... people invaded his home, he confronted them, they shot him, a bullet obliterated his femoral artery, he lost a ton of blood, and early this morning, he lost the fight for his life. He was 24.

That number jumps off the screen at me. 24. Still youthful, but no longer reckless. Young enough to be one of the world's premier athletes, but old enough to be a caring father. 24. I guess there are no good ones, but that seems like a terrible, terrible age for dying.

I hate to even mention the lowest points of his life right now, but if you believe the people who knew him best, this wasn't the same guy who got a DUI in 2004, or who was charged with aggravated assault in 2005.

Said Clinton Portis:

"Ever since he had this child it was like a new Sean. And everybody around here knew it. He was always smiling, always happy, always talking about his child."
And James Thrash:

"From the first day I met him, from then to now, it's just like night and day. He's really got his head on his shoulders and has been doing really well as far as just being a man. It's been awesome to see that growth."
He wasn't perfect, of course. The fact that his home had no security system and that he chose to confront the burglars with a machete that he kept under his bed are evidence of that.

But it sounds like he was turning that corner ... it sounds like he was on his way to becoming a very good man and a wonderful father. He had that potential in him all along, and that his life was taken just as just as he was realizing it is heart-wrenching.

He deserved a chance to live life as a mature, responsible guy who saw things more clearly. His daughter deserved to grow up with a father that loved her so much. That these things were ripped away is a horrible and senseless tragedy.
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Very sad and tragic. I'm sorry for his death and God bless his family. As I said in the start of this thread, he hung with trouble, but seemed to be trying to change that...I hope it didn't come back to haunt him.
 
Vinny said:
never said he deserves it. If you sleep with dogs you are just going to get fleas. If you plant corn don't expect to harvest asparagus.
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and wat if dunta would of got killed during the robbery in his house... know one would of brought out the thug comment... its almost the same situation execpt sean taylor go shot and killed... being a thug has nothing to do with it... and shouldnt even be broughten up... if he was killed in a drive by or something then ok say that.. but not in this situation
 
PapaL said:
The more I read about this story the sadder it gets. From the sounds of it Sean finally had a wake up call, the birth of a child, and was becoming a man.
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That seems to happen a lot in this world. I personally know two people who were complete fools in their youth and who then straightened out only to get killed just as they were starting to pull their heads out of their "fourth point of contact". It's like fate gets a kick out of saying "Not so fast there pal....." and dropping something like this on people.

My thoughts on the "thug" comments are simple. You are what you do. People will continue to see you that way until you change your behavior for a long enough period of time to eclipse your previous actions. Sean Taylor being killed in his home is a tragedy. That he is thought of in the manner reflected in this thread is a result of his own actions however. I don't believe in tragedy turning people into instant saints. He earned the opinions that are being voiced about him right now.
 
dunta23 said:
and wat if dunta would of got killed during the robbery in his house... know one would of brought out the thug comment... its almost the same situation execpt sean taylor go shot and killed... being a thug has nothing to do with it... and shouldnt even be broughten up... if he was killed in a drive by or something then ok say that.. but not in this situation
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Cosign 100%. It'd be 1 thing if he was killed in a strip club brawl or a shoot out with the cops, then that comment might be more in order. But the reality of it is that he was at home with his family trying to recover from an injury. Let me repeat, he was at his home with his family.

Add in the fact that his home had already been broken in twice before & things were stolen & i think that you can pretty much rule out that it was his "thug" tendencies of the past. Sounds more like a thief going to the cookie jar again & sean surprised him. If someone went there with the exclusive purpose of killing him, he likely would've been shot in a far more serious area than his groin.

Furthermore If he'd been healthly, he likely wouldn't have even been there, he would've been with the team.
 
dunta23 said:
and wat if dunta would of got killed during the robbery in his house... know one would of brought out the thug comment... its almost the same situation execpt sean taylor go shot and killed... being a thug has nothing to do with it... and shouldnt even be broughten up... if he was killed in a drive by or something then ok say that.. but not in this situation
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We don't know the details of the event yet and whether it was a true breakin or someone he knew or had dealings with. I'm not sure why people are so up in arms. His past is part of the story and has been in every report. Its tragic either way and no one has said otherwise. Being shot in the groin twice seems a little more personal to me than just blasting someone. Again, its a tragedy and details will come out. It doesn't matter either way but it is part of the story.
 
Just some updates on the reports....

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3129406

Sharpstein said Taylor's girlfriend told him the couple was awakened by loud noises, and Taylor grabbed a machete he keeps in the bedroom for protection. Someone then broke through the bedroom door and fired two shots, one missing and one hitting Taylor, Sharpstein said. Taylor's 1-year-old daughter, Jackie, was also in the house, but neither she nor Taylor's girlfriend were injured.

Police found signs of forced entry, but have not determined if they were caused Monday, or the previous burglary.

The shooting happened in the pale yellow house he bought two years ago. Eight days before the attack someone pried open a front window, rifled through drawers and left a kitchen knife on a bed at Taylor's home, according to police.

"They're really sifting through that incident and today's incident," Miami-Dade Detective Mario Rachid said, "to see if there's any correlation."
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Very tragic
 
Only the good die young - Billy Joel

I won't comment further until or unless we know the details. It's pretty clear he was trying to turn his life around, but it's also clear that violence begets violence. Let's wait for the facts to unfold.

My condolences to Mr. Taylor's family, friends, teammates and the Redskin nation.
 
Something about the whole scenario that just doesn't seem quite right. The police say that someone attempted to break into his place earlier in the week. When the break in DID occur he was shot, but the assailant DIDN'T shoot his girlfriend who WITNESSED him being shot. Curious. Something about that does't seem quite right.
 
Dread-Head-001 said:
Something about the whole scenario that just doesn't seem quite right. The police say that someone attempted to break into his place earlier in the week. When the break in DID occur he was shot, but the assailant DIDN'T shoot his girlfriend who WITNESSED him being shot. Curious. Something about that does't seem quite right.
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I don't want to be jumped on because of the tragedy but I thought the same thing. Not only that but the previous break-in involved someone going through drawers and leaving a knife for him to see on the bed. Then this person kicks in the door, shoots him once..attempts twice..and doesn't shoot anyone else and leaves. Just saying. Very sad but the circumstances begs many questions.
 
Dread-Head-001 said:
Something about the whole scenario that just doesn't seem quite right. The police say that someone attempted to break into his place earlier in the week. When the break in DID occur he was shot, but the assailant DIDN'T shoot his girlfriend who WITNESSED him being shot. Curious. Something about that does't seem quite right.
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Yup--something is going on more than a robbery. Reporter from Florida is on air right now on 790 am and said nothing was stolen in the first break in but a knife was left on his bed. Nothing was stolen the 2nd time either and the phone line was cut.
 
I have to agree. There is likely more here than a simple robbery. That's why I stated I don't really want to fully comment until all the facts come out. It MAY have been a simple home invasion, or it MAY have been a whole lot more. Let's let the facts speak for themselves as the case evolves.

In the meantime, I really don't want to do a whole lot of speculating out of respect for the deceased. RIP Sean Taylor.
 
I'm going Porky's route for now, although something seems amiss. Also, lets not forget about Taylor's daughter in all of this.
 
infantrycak said:
Yup--something is going on more than a robbery. Reporter from Florida is on air right now on 790 am and said nothing was stolen in the first break in but a knife was left on his bed. Nothing was stolen the 2nd time either and the phone line was cut.
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That is what I was talking about just above you. Weird to say the least. CNN is also saying that the girlfriend had to call 911 on her cell but weren't sure whether that was due to the phone lines being cut or not.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/11/27/obit.taylor/index.html

Taylor's girlfriend "tried to call 911 and it's unclear whether the phone lines were cut or the phone was broken or off or unplugged or turned off," said Sharpstein. "She had to use her cell phone to eventually call 911."
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But I agree with everyone that it is speculation and that a man's life who was a father and all was killed.
 
He's shot, but she isn't. If Anything happens to him doesn't his daughter inherit his money/house etc? As the child's legal guardian the kid's mother seems as if she stands to benefit from his demise. I'm not saying she did anything, but it looks more than a little suspicious that the person who stands to benefit from the break in (in which NOTHING was stolen) is uninjured in a home invasion that looks as if it were quite well planned.
 
Speculation aside, I would like to give my condolensces to the Taylor family and all his friends/alumni. You will be missed.

RIP Sean Taylor
 
What a horrible incident. My prayers and thoughts go out to the Taylor family. He was a great talent who will be missed by his family, friends, and teammates.
 
Dread-Head-001 said:
Something about the whole scenario that just doesn't seem quite right. The police say that someone attempted to break into his place earlier in the week. When the break in DID occur he was shot, but the assailant DIDN'T shoot his girlfriend who WITNESSED him being shot. Curious. Something about that does't seem quite right.
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This is going to turn into another "Benoit Conspiracy" thing.

Simple

The guy breaks into a house he thinks is empty, get's confronted by suprise by the home owner, lets off a few shots in panic and runs. Pretty common scenario actually.
 
I'm not sure if someone else has already posted this but where in the heck was his security system especially since he had been broken in before?
 
The1ApplePie said:
This is going to turn into another "Benoit Conspiracy" thing.

Simple

The guy breaks into a house he thinks is empty, get's confronted by suprise by the home owner, lets off a few shots in panic and runs. Pretty common scenario actually.
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The problem is that isn't how it is being told or said what went down. The bedroom door was kicked in, he was shot and he left. The earlier invasion consisted of breaking in, rifling through some drawers and leaving a knife on his bed. Just putting it out there. Its all speculation but that is the report.
 
infantrycak said:
At this point that would be just as much conjecture as saying he was there with the specific intent to kill Taylor.

FYI--the Florida reporter said Taylor also had family staying in the house.
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The most likely reason is what I said. If you see this scenario, 90% of the time, it is because of a botched break in.
 
This is real sad. I can remember a few years ago when I would make mock drafts and I would make us trade up for him. It's just depressing to think that he's gone. RIP Sean Taylor.
 
Absolutley devastating, I loved watching Taylor in college, remeber watching the U and just waiting for him to lay a bit hit or make a huge play.

Rest In Peace Sean Taylor, my prayers go out to his family.
 
The1ApplePie said:
This is going to turn into another "Benoit Conspiracy" thing.

Simple

The guy breaks into a house he thinks is empty, get's confronted by suprise by the home owner, lets off a few shots in panic and runs. Pretty common scenario actually.
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While i tend to agree here, what I-cak said later is also true. My prayers are out to his family & baby girl.
 
The1ApplePie said:
The most likely reason is what I said. If you see this scenario, 90% of the time, it is because of a botched break in.
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The police are looking into the other break-in to see if it were related. Someone breaking in to leave a kitchen knife on your bed could be a message.

I think this is the other 10% of the scenario.
 
Tedc said:
The police are looking into the other break-in to see if it were related. Someone breaking in to leave a kitchen knife on your bed could be a message.

I think this is the other 10% of the scenario.
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I would think a stalker/fan would be the next likely scenario.

A pro wouldn't shoot a guy in the leg and hope for the best, and surely wouldn't leave the girl alive.
 
The1ApplePie said:
I would think a stalker/fan would be the next likely scenario.

A pro wouldn't shoot a guy in the leg and hope for the best, and surely wouldn't leave the girl alive.
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So you think a botched robbery would consist of coming into a house, kicking in a bedroom door, shooting one of the three people in the house and then leaving?And it is a total coincidence that a person came in a week earlier, didn't take a thing and left a knife on the bed?To me that seems a far reach. But again, that is just me.
 
DiapHer said:
I'm not sure if someone else has already posted this but where in the heck was his security system especially since he had been broken in before?
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I posed the same question in B-law class, and was asked immediately, exactly how long does it take a police to respond, and what crook is going to hang around 20 minutes for that to happen.

My sympathies are extended to the Taylor family, friends and team. Yes he was a Redskin, but none of that matters at this time. The rivalry is only in the game.
 
raytex said:
Man, I thought he was gonna pull through. Sad, sad, RIP...
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I said that exact same this this morning before I went to the Miami Herald to check out his status. I told a co-worker that he would pull through and be back in training camp next year.

Regardless of his past indiscretions I hope his family and friends can will their way through these tough holidays coming up. Hard to lose someone; even harder at holiday time.
 
I am just sick to my stomach over this story.

I am keeping the hell out of any political debate on this.

I am just incredibly saddened and stunned.

Rest in peace and god be with him and his family.
 
I am a big Dallas cowboy fan. Since Taylor has been in the league he has been one of the players I have that has really scared me when he is on the opposite side of the field. Number 21 was a fantastic talent only getting better with each game. He will be missed from this Cowboy fan. But today like most of Cowboy Nation I am a redskin fan.
 
HoustonFrog said:
So you think a botched robbery would consist of coming into a house, kicking in a bedroom door, shooting one of the three people in the house and then leaving?And it is a total coincidence that a person came in a week earlier, didn't take a thing and left a knife on the bed?To me that seems a far reach. But again, that is just me.
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Yeah, but you're assuming that the knife was left in such a way that the would-be burglar/killer was trying to send a message. It could also be that whomever it was thought he heard something & threw the knife on the bed & got the hell out of there.

We'll never know what actually happened, but whomever was, it's my opnion that they weren't trying to kill him or anyone in the house.
 
Mr teX said:
Yeah, but you're assuming that the knife was left in such a way that the would-be burglar/killer was trying to send a message. It could also be that whomever it was thought he heard something & threw the knife on the bed & got the hell out of there.

We'll never know what actually happened, but whomever was, it's my opnion that they weren't trying to kill him or anyone in the house.
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Remember, nothing was taken.

If I am breaking into a house, I don't need to get a knife out of the kitchen for protection. I would already be armed.
 
Mr teX said:
Yeah, but you're assuming that the knife was left in such a way that the would-be burglar/killer was trying to send a message. It could also be that whomever it was thought he heard something & threw the knife on the bed & got the hell out of there.

We'll never know what actually happened, but whomever was, it's my opnion that they weren't trying to kill him or anyone in the house.
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Ponder this--simple house break in where you have no intent to harm anyone and think there is no one in the house--you then hear a noise in the bedroom--do you (a) get out of Dodge or (b) head into the bedroom gun blazing?
 
Mr teX said:
Yeah, but you're assuming that the knife was left in such a way that the would-be burglar/killer was trying to send a message. It could also be that whomever it was thought he heard something & threw the knife on the bed & got the hell out of there.

We'll never know what actually happened, but whomever was, it's my opnion that they weren't trying to kill him or anyone in the house.
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But this is when you have to stop taking the two incidents independently and start looking at the big picture. The knife is left with NOTHING gone and then a week later a guy breaking in doesn't run from trouble but decides it is wise to breakdown the door of one of the rooms where people are and start shooting....and again take nothing. To me that is looking for trouble...not cat burglar sneaking around and keeping a low profile.

infantrycak said:
Ponder this--simple house break in where you have no intent to harm anyone and think there is no one in the house--you then hear a noise in the bedroom--do you (a) get out of Dodge or (b) head into the bedroom gun blazing?
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Just saw this. Better put.
 
HoustonFrog said:
So you think a botched robbery would consist of coming into a house, kicking in a bedroom door, shooting one of the three people in the house and then leaving?And it is a total coincidence that a person came in a week earlier, didn't take a thing and left a knife on the bed?To me that seems a far reach. But again, that is just me.
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You go into the bedroom to grab a plasma screen or whatever, you force the door open, and a big guy is standing there. You squeeze a few shots off, and run.

Professional thieves know when you are home....and when you aren't.
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Professional killers don't shoot a guy in the leg, and then run off while leaving witnesses.

If he had a .22 in his forehead, then it would be pro killer time. Even a gangbanger would put a ton of bullets in him if he was afraid.
 
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