Sean Taylor shot; passed away RIP

[stretch]

For instance, that 24-pack of donuts T park ate earlier today is going to be with him for a long time.

That was one of the rare funny things that you have said that was actually funny.

[TampaDude]

I've worked there too, and I'm not touchy at all about it. We pissed off some Arabs by giving their land away to Israel after WWII and 60 years later they finally did something about it. It's the way the world works, when you're at the top some people are going to be siding with you and some are going to be gunning to topple you.

Yup...it's called "blowback"...one of the unfortunate consequences of having a forward-leaning (aggressive) foreign policy.

[TampaDude]

I agree that this Taylor incident is a very sad and unfortunate issue, but many people die from homicide every day just in this country alone. Right now as you read this someone is being murdered in the US. Why not all the outrage over those people?

WERD...and most of them are young black males murdering other young black males...it's really sad...

[johnsmith]

Oh, BTW...I used to work at the Pentagon...I know all about 9/11, trust me...don't even go there...

I just got the image of the Saturday Night Live skit, "Nick Burns: Your Company's Computer Guy" in my head.

[Extra Stout]

This has got to be chilling for black athletes in all the sports leagues.

Kid grows up in inner city.

Kid joins gang in hopes of surviving to see 18th birthday.

Kid grows up into great football player and becomes rich.

Gang members want a cut of the riches.

Football player has daughter and wants to straighten up life.

Football player distances himself from gang.

Gang kills football player.

Hopeless.

[Thunder Dan]

I just got the image of the Saturday Night Live skit, "Nick Burns: Your Company's Computer Guy" in my head.

MOVE!

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

This has got to be chilling for black athletes in all the sports leagues.

Kid grows up in inner city.

Kid joins gang in hopes of surviving to see 18th birthday.

Kid grows up into great football player and becomes rich.

Gang members want a cut of the riches.

Football player has daughter and wants to straighten up life.

Football player distances himself from gang.

Gang kills football player.

Hopeless.

I don't understand why the he stayed in Florida after the knife on the pillow incident. Or why the alarm was off. Or why he didn't hire 24/7 security for the time being.

[Extra Stout]

I don't understand why the he stayed in Florida after the knife on the pillow incident. Or why the alarm was off. Or why he didn't hire 24/7 security for the time being.

I don't know. Maybe he thought it was more respectable to stand his ground, rather than cutting and running.

I guess not.

[Flight3107]

4 People have been arrested in connection to Taylor's death.

MIAMI -- The Miami-Dade Police Department has arrested four people in connection with the fatal shooting of Washington Redskins star safety Sean Taylor.

Miami-Dade police department spokeswoman Linda O'Brien identified the men as: Venjah K. Hunte, 20; Eric Rivera Jr., 17; Jason Scott Mitc , 17; and Charles Kendrick Lee Wardlow, 18.

Taylor died Tuesday, one day after being shot at his home in an affluent Miami suburb during what officials said appeared to be an attempted burglary. The suspects weren't expecting Taylor to be home, police director Robert Parker said, but Taylor was recuperating from a knee injury and had returned to Miami from Washington.

"They were certainly not looking to go there and kill anyone," Miami-Dade police director Robert Parker said. He added authorities had more than one confession but would not elaborate.

"We're looking into whether or not one or more of the individuals had been at the residence before," Parker said.

The Miami Herald reported investigators believe the men learned of Taylor's house through someone who unwittingly set up the burglary by bragging about Taylor's wealth.

Taylor and his longtime girlfriend, Jackie Garcia, were awakened early Monday by loud noises at Taylor's home, family friend Richard Sharpstein said. Taylor grabbed a machete he kept in the bedroom for protection, Sharpstein said, then someone broke through the bedroom door and fired two shots, one missing and one hitting Taylor in the upper leg. Neither the couple's 18-month-old daughter, also named Jackie, nor Garcia were injured.

The bullet damaged the femoral artery in Taylor's leg, causing significant blood loss. Taylor never regained consciousness and died a little more than 24 hours later.

Jackie Garcia has declined to speak to the media, but her uncle, actor Andy Garcia, commended Taylor.

''His heroic action on that tragic night saved their life and is a testament to his humanity and courage,'' Garcia said in his statement obtained by the Herald. "His spirit will live forever, in our hearts and through the legacy of his achievements and the family he leaves behind."

A public viewing for Taylor is scheduled Sunday in Miami, and the entire Redskins organization plans to fly to Florida to attend Monday's funeral at Pharmed Arena at Florida International University.

The Redskins also announced that fans attending the team's Sunday game will receive a towel with Taylor's No.21 jersey on it and that his name will be displayed prominently in one of the end zones. Team owner Dan Snyder said in a statement the team will contribute a minimum of $500,000 to a fund to benefit Taylor's daughter.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3135855

[Flight3107]

Eric Rivera Jr.



and his myspace

http://www.myspace.com/ericriverajr4

[Flight3107]

Charles Wardlow





Comment on his Myspace page


DANG BR0 i CANT BELiEVE i JUST SAW Y0 FACE 0N DA NEWS.. DiS HAS G0T T0 BE DA CREEPEST EVA.. MAN WAT WAS Y0U THiNKiN..? WELL iMA STiLL RiDE FA YA BR0!
$TeeTee$ MY BR0 STiLL G0iN BL0W..


http://www.myspace.com/cdubnext2blow

[monosylab1k]

they got capital punishment in Florida right? I'm guessing so, there's no way a Bush-run state wouldn't have it. either way, every mother er involved in this case needs to ing fry....or be injected with whatever the . Either way, kill every last one of those gots that had anything to do with this.

[Flo-Rida]

Charles Wardlow





Comment on his Myspace page


DANG BR0 i CANT BELiEVE i JUST SAW Y0 FACE 0N DA NEWS.. DiS HAS G0T T0 BE DA CREEPEST EVA.. MAN WAT WAS Y0U THiNKiN..? WELL iMA STiLL RiDE FA YA BR0!
$TeeTee$ MY BR0 STiLL G0iN BL0W..


http://www.myspace.com/cdubnext2blow

Lock his ass up for life

[Flo-Rida]

they got capital punishment in Florida right? I'm guessing so, there's no way a Bush-run state wouldn't have it. either way, every mother er involved in this case needs to ing fry....or be injected with whatever the . Either way, kill every last one of those gots that had anything to do with this.

Exactly

[johnsmith]

they got capital punishment in Florida right? I'm guessing so, there's no way a Bush-run state wouldn't have it. either way, every mother er involved in this case needs to ing fry....or be injected with whatever the . Either way, kill every last one of those gots that had anything to do with this.

I agree, em.

[samikeyp]

they got capital punishment in Florida right? I'm guessing so, there's no way a Bush-run state wouldn't have it. either way, every mother er involved in this case needs to ing fry....or be injected with whatever the . Either way, kill every last one of those gots that had anything to do with this.

absolutely.

[Thunder Dan]

they got capital punishment in Florida right? I'm guessing so, there's no way a Bush-run state wouldn't have it. either way, every mother er involved in this case needs to ing fry....or be injected with whatever the . Either way, kill every last one of those gots that had anything to do with this.

it will never happen because they said their intent wasn't to kill anyone but to just rob the house and when they saw him they got scared. It's also probably why they shot him in the leg and not in the head (or atleast they will argue that)

I would give it to them though. I'm very much against the death penalty on how it is currently used (I don't feel like getting into it), but if they actually wanted to use the death penalty for what it's original purpose is, then there is no question that they get it. You kill someone, you get it, no arguing otherwise. Right now the death penalty is just for minorities that can't afford someone to get them out of it.

[sa_butta]

it will never happen because they said their intent wasn't to kill anyone but to just rob the house and when they saw him they got scared. It's also probably why they shot him in the leg and not in the head (or atleast they will argue that)

I would give it to them though. I'm very much against the death penalty on how it is currently used (I don't feel like getting into it), but if they actually wanted to use the death penalty for what it's original purpose is, then there is no question that they get it. You kill someone, you get it, no arguing otherwise. Right now the death penalty is just for minorities that can't afford someone to get them out of it.

funny how they didnt intend on killing anyone, but broke into his house and brought guns.

[Jimcs50]

The "robber" busted through the bedroom door and shot Taylor. I don't believe it was a random act. It sounds to me like somebody was seriously pissed off at him.

As always, you and ThunderDan were dead wrong.

I guess Sean had it coming to him, maybe he did not tip his lawn mowing guy enough or his cousin's boyfriend got pissed at him, huh?

This was just an unfortunate event of being at the wrong place at the wrong time, they did not know he was home, and they got scred when they found out he was home and shot at him....he caught a bad round in the wrong part of the leg and dies.


Also I told you that the phone being cut was a bull story.

Everyone tries to make more out of things than they really are.


Next time.... do not jump to conclusions


Sean did not have it coming to him, his lifestyle and previous history had nothing to do with this tragedy.

And Dan, even your white bread all American QB Tom Brady could have had this horrible tragedy fall upon himself, as this was nothing more than another senseless murder.

[johnsmith]

As always, you and ThunderDan were dead wrong.

I guess Sean had it coming to him, maybe he did not tip his lawn mowing guy enough or his cousin's boyfriend got pissed at him, huh?

This was just an unfortunate event of being at the wrong place at the wrong time, they did not know he was home, and they got scred when they found out he was home and shot at him....he caught a bad round in the wrong part of the leg and dies.


Also I told you that the phone being cut was a bull story.

Everyone tries to make more out of things than they really are.


Next time.... do not jump to conclusions


Sean did not have it coming to him, his lifestyle and previous history had nothing to do with this tragedy.

And Dan, even your white bread all American QB Tom Brady could have had this horrible tragedy fall upon himself, as this was nothing more than another senseless murder.

Because Jim says so, and now he's taking his tooth scraper and going home.

[Jimcs50]

funny how they didnt intend on killing anyone, but broke into his house and brought guns.

no premeditation = no death penalty


I am guessing the shooter with get life sentence and the other three will plea down to accessory to murder and get around 10-20 yrs because they will testify for the state against the shooter.

[Jimcs50]

Because Jim says so, and now he's taking his tooth scraper and going home.

It sucks when I am right, huh?

[johnsmith]

It sucks when I am right, huh?

I'm still not sure if you're right. Nor do I care.


I just find it amusing that you are the defender of all things good in this country. No one will ever assume something wrong again as long as Jimcs50, an anoynomous poster at Spurstalk.com is around to make sure of it.


I mean, someone broke into their house earlier in the week and left a knife on the pillow, but Jim will not have it, it must be random.


OJ didn't kill those white people, Jim says so.

Kennedy was shot by Oswald only, Jim says so.

And there is no doubt that Bush planned all these wars for oil, Jim says so.


You just seem like such a huge bag Jim in certain forums, I don't get it.

[Jimcs50]

I'm still not sure if you're right. Nor do I care.


I just find it amusing that you are the defender of all things good in this country. No one will ever assume something wrong again as long as Jimcs50, an anoynomous poster at Spurstalk.com is around to make sure of it.


I mean, someone broke into their house earlier in the week and left a knife on the pillow, but Jim will not have it, it must be random.


OJ didn't kill those white people, Jim says so.

Kennedy was shot by Oswald only, Jim says so.

And there is no doubt that Bush planned all these wars for oil, Jim says so.


You just seem like such a huge bag Jim in certain forums, I don't get it.

When did I ever mention OJ or Oswald? Yes Bush is in Iraq for oil, that is not even debatable, any person with any grey matter at all can see that. I do not give a damn if you call me a bag, because there is not one person that knows me personally, (including Kori,) that thinks I am a bag, that is a fact....deal with it.


o??? The knife was a kitchen knife from the house. You use a knife when you are trying to pry things open, life drawers and such, like in the nightstand. It was left on the bed, not the pillow. What a weirdo.

[Jimcs50]

Because Jim says so, and now he's taking his tooth scraper and going home.

And another thing, I do not use "tooth scrapers" my hygienist does.