Ciarre Campbell, the brother of Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his mother, Nateal Campbell, who was found dead in her Atlanta home.
Atlanta police responded to a welfare check call and observed a man who appeared to have barricaded himself inside the residence. Officers detained the individual, identified as Ciarre Campbell, before discovering the unresponsive elderly female inside the home. Homicide investigators were subsequently called to the scene.
Ciarre Campbell faces charges including two counts of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony. The investigation into the details of Nateal Campbell's passing is ongoing.
Calais Campbell, a defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens, is preparing for his 19th NFL season. He has previously played for the Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, and Miami Dolphins. Campbell has been selected to six Pro Bowls and holds the active lead in games started with 259 and has accumulated 117.0 career sacks.
The Campbell family released a statement expressing their devastation over the loss of their matriarch and asking for privacy during their time of grief.