Wife of Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett breaks silence after death of 2-year-old daughter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett’s wife, Jordanna, has broken the family’s silence regarding their 2-year-old daughter Arrayah’s death after she drowned in their pool.

The tragic incident occurred Sunday when police were called to the Barrett home. They tried their best to help Arrayah, but she did not survive. 

While Shaquil hasn’t commented on the matter after receiving an outpouring of love and condolences from those in the NFL community and beyond, Jordanna released an emotional statement on social media.

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"Thank you all for all the messages, flowers, thoughts and prayers," she captioned the Instagram post with a picture of Arrayah. "Our world will never be the same. Arrayah was the apple of my eye, and my heart will forever be with hers. I love you so much my baby. I am so so sorry. Until we see each other again, please watch over your siblings and momma and dada. We love you forever and ever and always.

"I can’t wait to see that precious smile again, and just hug you so close. I would do absolutely anything. There is no Barrett 6 without you, and we will forever hold your place down here, until we all meet again in heaven. I love you forever and always."

The Instagram post also had a link to Arrayah’s obituary. Arrayah was the youngest of the Barrett’s four children. 

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The NFL community showed love and support to the Barrett family, including Shaq's former Bucs teammate Tom Brady. 

"The Brady’s love you," he wrote on Instagram with a photo of the Barrett family and three prayer emoji. 

The Bucs also released a statement. 

"Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family during this unimaginably difficult time," the team said.

"While no words can provide true comfort at a time such as this, we offer our support and love as they begin to process this very profound loss of their beloved Arrayah."

Barrett is a two-time Super Bowl champion who won his most recent with the Bucs in 2021. He missed more than half of last season after tearning an Achilles. 

The Barretts have been married since Febuary 2012. 

Fox News’ Ryan Gayos contributed to this report. 

Texas teacher arrested over improper relationship with student: police

A charter high school teacher in Texas was arrested last week for allegedly having an improper relationship with a juvenile student, authorities say.

Newman International Academy teacher Alberto De La Cruz, 34, was charged with an improper relationship between educator and student on Friday. The offense is a second-degree felony.

The suspect was arrested by Newman International Academy Department of Public Safety officers in Arlington after a week-long investigation. Authorities have not released details about De La Cruz's alleged relationship with the student, but law enforcement found probable cause to arrest him.

Newman International Academy police told Fox News Digital found that De La Cruz's interactions with a student were "illegal, inappropriate, unprofessional, and unacceptable."

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When the school district was informed of the allegations, they placed him on paid administrative leave.

De La Cruz worked for the Newman International Academy District for seven years, according to school documents. He was an athletic director at the high school on Gibbons Road during the 2022-2023 school year.

Newman International Academy Department of Public Safety said that De La Cruz no longer works for the district and is not permitted to return to campus.

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"Newman International Academy and its police department take the safety and well-being of our students and staff very serious and will not tolerate inappropriate relationships between employees and students," the statement read.

Ellis County Sheriff's Office told Fox News Digital that De La Cruz was booked into a local jail. The suspect was then released on a $35,000 bond.