Tarik Cohen Releases Statement After Twin Brother Found Dead

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen received some horrifying news when his brother, Tyrell, was found dead on Sunday.

Tarik Cohen’s Twin Brother Dies In Electrocution https://t.co/Qw7BINPtyU

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According to police, Tyrell Cohen’s body was found near a substation near Raleigh, North Carolina. Cohen was believed to be electrocuted as he was climbing on top of the station’s power equipment.

While many athletes and fans have taken to social media to share thoughts and prayers for Tarik Cohen and his family, he is asking for privacy in a statement released on Sunday morning.

“While we appreciate the condolences thoughts and prayers, we ask that you respect our privacy during this time. Let us grieve. Please and thanks. Long live Me ,” Cohen wrote on his Twitter.

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“I lost my brother , my twin, myself . What a great man he was . I’m glad i got to express just how much i love him while he was here. God truly calls home the best and most worthy. I’ll just miss him forever. I got Riah and Trini Tyrell i swear to god .”

https://twitter.com/TarikCohen/status/1391779288454778888

What a terrible story. RIP to Tyrell Cohen.

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