Nov 29, 2007 9:06 am US/Eastern
Sean's Taylor Death: "Random Act Of Violence"
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There is still no suspect in the murder of Washington Redskins' safety Sean Taylor and now Miami-Dade police say they've found no indication that Taylor was targeted or knew the assailant who broke into his home.
Miami-Dade police director Robert Parker called it "more like a random event."
"There's nothing that indicates thus far that there's some kind of involvement on the victim's part," he said Wednesday.
Evidence indicates one or more intruders barged into Taylor's home in Palmetto Bay early Monday, Parker said. After a confrontation inside the house, the 24-year-old was shot once in the upper leg and died early Tuesday after losing a tremendous amount of blood.
Police said they had no suspects, and were still investigating a possible link to a Nov. 17 break-in at Taylor's home, during which they said someone pried open a front window, rifled through drawers and left a kitchen knife on a bed.
"We have no reason to think this was anything other than a burglary or a robbery involving an intruder," Parker said.
Taylor's funeral will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Pharmed Arena on the campus of Florida International University in Miami. Redskins owner Dan Snyder is making arrangements for the entire football organization to attend.
At Redskins Park on Wednesday, Taylor's family and teammates came together to privately share tears and memories. Taylor's father, Pedro Taylor, and girlfriend Jackie Garcia both addressed the team.
Jackie Garcia is the niece of actor Andy Garcia who released a statement to CBS4 News Partner
The Miami Herald. In the statement, Andy Garcia spoke highly of Taylor and about his bravery for saving the life of Jackie and their 18-month old daughter, who both hid under the bed sheets as Taylor confronted the gun-toting intruder who took Taylor's life.
"His heroic action on that tragic night saved their life and is a testament to his humanity and courage. His spirit will live forever, in our hearts and through the legacy of his achievements and the family he leaves behind. Sean was known to many as an extraordinary athlete and unquestionable teammate. To those of us who had the good fortune to count him as a member of our extended family, we will always remember him as a caring and loving individual especially to his new family, his precious daughter Jackie and to the love of his life and mother to his child my niece Jacqueline.''
Andy Garcia's statement was provided to The Miami Herald through his manager Joanne Colonna.
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