#21 Redskin Sean Taylor Dies After Being Shot

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ASHBURN, Va. - Early yesterday morning, the shocking word had spread: Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor was dead from a gunshot wound.

From the Miami hospital where his son had died, Pedro Taylor had broken the news to Richard Sharpstein, the player's friend and former agent.

"His father called and said he was with Christ and he cried and thanked me," Sharpstein said. "It's a tremendously sad and unnecessary event. He was a wonderful, humble, talented young man, and had a huge life in front of him. Obviously, God had other plans."

Redskin Sean Taylor in Critical Condition After Being Shot

UPDATE: Since this story was printed, Sean Taylor succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends. See the more recent story for details...

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PALMETTO BAY, Fla.—Washington Redskins star safety Sean Taylor was shot in the leg at his home Monday and was bleeding heavily, and police said he was in critical condition. They are investigating a possible robbery.

Richard Sharpstein, an attorney who represented Taylor in a criminal case, said the player's father told him his son had been shot in the leg and there was much bleeding because the femoral artery was severed.