NFL Star Shot in His Home, Fighting for His Life

Sean TaylorWashington Redskins Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor was shot in his home and has been airlifted to a local hospital where he is in critical condition, police said today.

"It could have been a possible burglary, it could have been a possible robbery," Lt. Nancy Perez said. "It has not been confirmed as yet."

Local authorities were called to Taylor's Florida home at 1:45 AM today. The Miami Herald is reporting paramedics found Taylor with a gunshot wound to the groin. ABC-TV 10 in Miami says a family friend told them that Taylor was shot twice.

Taylor is no stranger to guns. Back in 2005, he was accused of brandishing a gun and repeatedly hitting a man during a fight. The felony charges against him were dropped, and he plead no contest to two misdemeanors and was sentenced to 18 months probation.

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61. according to foxnew sean taylor has died early this morning

Posted at 6:07AM on Nov 27th 2007 by tony

62. Sean died this morning...a father, a son, a boyfriend...a human being. I hope that he is with the Lord....the only one that can TRULY judge us.

God rest his soul - and I will pray for those of you that have only mean things to say.

Posted at 7:57AM on Nov 27th 2007 by jerseygirl

63. It's true. According to nfl.com, and many other internet sites, as well as many other news outlets, Sean Taylor is dead. Taylor apparently died from his wounds.

Now expect a tsunami of outpouring of grief, (as well as sniping whether this was a racially motivated shooting) to begin.

R. I. P. Sean Taylor 1983-2007

Posted at 7:40AM on Nov 27th 2007 by Partially Pregnant

64. man I realy have to take back what I said, I feel realy bad for the family. that is so sad

Posted at 7:48AM on Nov 27th 2007 by whatever

65. Home invasion? Really? Hmm.

Posted at 12:39PM on Nov 27th 2007 by Erica

66. His fiancee is actor Andy Garcia's niece, isn't she? That is what Nancy Grace's show had on last night. Why isn't anyone getting a comment from the actor?

Posted at 2:03PM on Nov 28th 2007 by y

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