Shaquil Barrett has broken his silence following the tragic death of his daughter last month.
The Tampa Bay Times reported on April 30th that officers arrived at the couple’s house following a call about a toddler falling into a pool. The young girl was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead after unsuccessful efforts to revive her.
The Associated Press has since reported that an investigation into Arrayah’s passing is still ongoing. “It is not believed to be suspicious in nature at this time, but a purely accidental and tragic incident,” stated a report from the police, which the outlet obtained shortly after the news made headlines.
This week, the standout football player took to his Instagram and spoke out for the first time.
The two-time Pro Bowler posted a heartwarming video of the baby girl with a heartbreaking message.
“”I miss you sooo much baby girl,” the outside linebacker said in the caption on the post. “I love you please watch over us.”
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The comment section was filled with love, with Bucs star Mike Evans writing, “Love you, brother.”
Shaquil Barrett‘s wife, Jordanna Barrett, honored their late daughter, Arrayah, with a meaningful tattoo.
She took to her Instagram Story over the weekend to share the new ink dedicated to her child. “I miss you so much, my girl. My heart is so shattered,” she captioned the photo which showed a pair of angel wings and a halo on her inner wrist.
Arrayah was laid to rest on May 5 at a private funeral in Tampa. She had just celebrated her second birthday on April 19th.
