Vincent Jackson, a former NFL vast receiver, was reportedly discovered lifeless on Monday (February 15) in a Florida lodge room.
In response to ESPN, The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned Jackson’s physique was found at roughly 11:30 a.m. EST on the Homewood Suites in Brandon, Florida. Investigators declare there have been no obvious indicators of trauma and the reason for demise shall be decided by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Workplace.
An investigation into Jackson’s demise has been launched by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace.
ESPN stories that employees on the lodge declare Jackson checked right into a room on January 11 and had been staying on the lodge since then.
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Jackson’s household reported him lacking on Wednesday (February 10) and a proper report was filed the next day. Nonetheless, police situated Jackson on Friday on the lodge and the lacking individuals case was cancelled.
“My coronary heart aches for the numerous family members Vincent Jackson leaves behind, from his spouse and youngsters to the Buccaneers nation that adored him,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. “Mr. Jackson was a faithful man who put his household and group above the whole lot else. Soccer apart, he touched numerous lives by means of his Jackson In Motion 83 Basis.”
He added: “We shared a ardour for supporting navy households, and three years in the past, Jackson was even made an honorary deputy by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace to acknowledge his dedication to the group. He shall be sorely missed by not solely soccer followers throughout the nation, but in addition the individuals right here in Hillsborough County who reaped the advantages of his beneficiant contributions.”
Vincent Jackson was drafted by the San Diego Expenses in 2005 and performed his ultimate 5 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He’s ranked fourth in franchise historical past with 4,326 receiving yards and tenth in receptions with 268.
