Ray Lewis III, son of Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, died of a suspected overdose: police report

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The son of NFL legend Ray Lewis died at the age of 28 from a suspected drug overdose, a police report says. 

Police were called to a home in Central Florida Wednesday.

When officers arrived, they found an unresponsive Ray Anthony Lewis III, the Casselberry Police Department confirmed.

An officer administered the opioid overdose antidote naloxone, according to the police report. The antidote and other life-saving measures were unsuccessful.

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Ray Lewis during the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium Feb. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Police said Lewis was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

"The evidence and witness accounts show this incident to be a tragic accident," police said in a statement.

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The police report said that a blue pill was located near Lewis' body. Authorities also found needles and a plastic bag inside an empty beer can.

It remains unclear whether Lewis III was using drugs.

Ray Lewis, who won two Super Bowls with the Baltimore Ravens, has yet to publicly comment on his son’s death.

A Miami Hurricanes helmet rests near the team bench during a game between the Pitt Panthers and the Miami Hurricanes Nov. 26, 2022, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Rashaan Lewis took to social media and described his older brother as a "true angel."

"Really can’t believe I’m even typing this but RIP big brother," Rahsaan wrote on Instagram. "I don’t and I won’t ever have the words