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Miami-Dade police are investigating the shooting death of Washington Redskins star safety Sean Taylor, age 24, who died at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami early Tuesday morning after being shot in the femoral artery (in the upper thigh) while trying to confront an intruder in his home. Taylor's girlfriend and 18 month old daughter were present during the shooting. Police report that Taylor's girlfriend made the 911 call that brought them to the scene. Police are also trying to determine whether a recent burglary at Taylor's house 8 days ago related to the home invasion and subsequent shooting of Taylor.
Friends, family and fans are shocked over the incident.
Thus far, police have provided no information about suspects and have not released much information about the case.
Police hae stated that they will explore whether there could be a possible connection to a dispute between Taylor and several Miami men over his all-terrain vehicles in 2005 that led to criminal charges against Taylor, who received probation after entering a guilty plea but was later sued by one of the men.
It goes without saying that Taylor, widely considered the hardest hitting safety in pro football, will be missed by family, friends, fans, the Redskins and the NFL.
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