According to authorities and his team, NFL player Brian Robinson was shot during an attempted carjacking in Washington, D.C., but was recovering with non-life threatening injuries on Sunday.
The attack was reported at 12:08 a.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of H Street Northeast, according to the Washington Metropolitan Police Department.
The victim was hospitalized after receiving multiple gunshot wounds. The victim’s identity was not revealed by the department.
The Commanders confirmed the 23-year-old rookie running back was shot on Sunday evening.
According to NBC Washington, Robinson got into a struggle with the perpetrators after they attempted to steal his Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. The purported altercation may have triggered the shooting.
Authorities stated that a white Toyota Camry was recorded on security camera video near the area and that they’d like to talk with anyone who knows something about it.
Robinson, who attended the University of Alabama, was selected by Washington in the 3rd round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
According to a team statement, staff and players were at Robinson’s side on Sunday.
Ron Rivera, the head coach, said he paid a visit to Robinson on Sunday night.
“He is in good spirits and wanted me to thank everyone for their kind words, prayers and support,” he said. “He wants his teammates to know he appreciates them all for reaching out and he loves them all and will be back soon doing what he does best.”
Just an absolutely WILD turn of events for Brian Robinson pic.twitter.com/fPLD5LfB0J
— Birds vs Boys Pod (@BirdsVsBoysPod) August 28, 2022
Prayers for brian robinson! Man this senseless violence needs to 🛑
— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) August 28, 2022
My understanding is at least two bullets struck #Commanders RB Brian Robinson in the lower body. As @MikeGarafolo said, Robinson is hospitalized in stable condition. A terrible situation that could’ve been even worse.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 28, 2022
Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson was shot as a victim in an attempted robbery but is in stable condition, per @MikeGarafolo
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 28, 2022
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