Former NFL Wide Receiver Reche Caldwell Shot + Killed!
Reche Caldwell, 41, was shot and killed outside of his home in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday. Read on for more details on Reche Caldwell murder…
We are deeply saddened by the loss of former Gator WR Reche Caldwell.
Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. pic.twitter.com/J86KUj7yEw
— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) June 7, 2020
CelebNSports247.com reports that Caldwell was about to take his girlfriend out when he went back inside his house to get a jacket.
According to reports, Reche Caldwell girlfriend said Caldwell was “ambushed” by a “couple of people” who jumped out of the bushes in an attempted robbery, Caldwell’s mother, Deborah, told the website.
Caldwell was shot in the leg and chest before 911 was called, but he died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital, TMZ Sports reported.
Caldwell’s mother said:
He was a good person who smiled all of the time. He tried to help everyone he could. He was the type of guy who would take his shirt off his back and give it to you.
Caldwell, a second-round pick out of Florida in the 2002 NFL Draft, played for the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots and Washington Redskins over a six-year NFL career. He signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams in 2008, but the team released him before the start of the season.
Brady reacted to the news Sunday on Instagram, sharing two images to his story, one in which the quarterback is embracing Caldwell.
Former teammate Tom Brady wrote:
All love RIP
Tom Brady on Instagram a few minutes ago on the terrible news about Reche Caldwell. pic.twitter.com/TyEEMuGhbq
— Raul Martinez (@RaulNBCBoston) June 7, 2020
The Patriots and Coach Bill Belichick both released statements on the team’s Twitter account, expressing their condolences to Caldwell’s family.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Patriot Reche Caldwell.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/mxBtkTXTKD
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 7, 2020
Statement from Bill Belichick regarding Reche Caldwell. pic.twitter.com/p0qJrO9kTF
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 7, 2020
Former New England players Benjamin Watson and Wes Welker also reacted to the news of Caldwell’s death with these words:
Always kept us laughing and light hearted. Always had the biggest smile. Always had the greatest stories. Sad to hear about the passing of my teammate Reche Caldwell. May the Lord comfort his family during this time.
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) June 7, 2020
Caldwell finished his career with 152 receptions for 1,851 yards and 11 touchdowns in 71 games.
