Ray Lewis III, the son of the Hall of Fame linebacker, is believed to have died from an accidental overdose.
Rashaan Lewis, Ray Lewis III’s younger brother, shared Thursday that his older brother passed away at the age of 28. However, a cause of death was initially not reported.
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According to TMZ, Florida law enforcement received a call around 5:30 p.m. on June 14 request aiding for an unresponsive adult male. Upon arriving at the scene, one of Lewis’ friends was performing CPR while another was screaming for officers to provide Narcan, the drug used during overdoses.
In the police report, officers said the 28-year-old was lying naked in a room between the bed and a wall. Found unresponsive, officers administered Narcan in his right nostril, but Lewis remained nonresponsive.
During a search of the room, cops found a blue pill near Lewis’ body which they have unofficially identified as Alprazolam, a drug found in things like Xanax. Law enforcement’s initial investigation also found a needle on the scene, along with a small plastic bag found inside a beer can.
Lewis III briefly played college football at Miami (FL), his father’s alma mater, before transferring to Coastal Carolina and then Virginia Union. After college, he briefly played for the Wyoming Mustangs of the Champions Indoor Football League.
Ray Lewis III’s sister Diaymon Lewis, posted a tribute to her brother on social media Friday.
“Brownie, I love [you] with all of my heart. You will always be my first love and truly are the definition of a quintessential brother. To the most genuine and talented person I know, go get your rest baby and I’m glad you’re at peace. Fly high baby”
Diaymon Lewis’ Instagram tribute to Ray Lewis III after his death
The initial cause of death is preliminary, with a medical examiner still scheduled to perform an autopsy before making a final ruling.
Sportsnaut extends its condolences to Lewis’ friends and family.