Commanders’ Brian Robinson shot as part of attempted robbery

Washington Commanders rookie working again Brian Robinson was shot a number of instances throughout an tried theft Sunday, the group introduced. 

The rookie was hospitalized and in secure situation after being a sufferer of what's believed to be both an tried carjacking or an armed theft. In accordance with NFL Community, at the least two bullets struck Robinson within the decrease physique. His accidents are thought of non-life threatening. 

The incident occurred simply earlier than 6 p.m. ET in Washington, Metro Police Division spokesperson Dustin Sternbeck instructed ESPN. Police arrived to a wounded Robinson affected by “a pair gunshot wounds to his decrease extremities,” Sternbeck stated, earlier than Robinson was rushed to a neighborhood hospital. 

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Brian Robinson
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Two potential suspects have been recognized, based on Sternbeck, as an investigation stays ongoing. 

“We've got been made conscious that Brian Robinson Jr. was the sufferer of an tried armed theft or carjacking in Washington, D.C.,” The Commanders stated in a statement. “He sustained non-life-threatening accidents and is at present being handled on the hospital, the place Workforce officers are on-site with him. We ask that you simply please respect Brian’s privateness presently.” 

Alabama’s soccer account on Twitter quote-tweeted the Commanders’ assertion with a prayer emoji. 

Brian Robinson scores during the Commanders' first preseason game.
Brian Robinson scores in the course of the Commanders’ first preseason sport.
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Brian Robinson while at Alabama.
Brian Robinson whereas at Alabama.
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A star at Alabama, the 23-year-old Robinson was chosen by Washington within the third spherical of this yr’s draft and he had been anticipated to share the backfield with Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic this season. 

In a breakout senior season, Robinson rushed for 1,343 yards and recorded 16 complete touchdowns for the Crimson Tide.

“I simply bought finished visiting w/ Brian,” Commanders head coach Ron Rivera tweeted Sunday evening. “He's in good spirits and needed me to thank everybody for his or her form phrases, prayers & assist. He needs his teammates to know he appreciates all of them for reaching out and he loves all of them & will probably be again quickly doing what he does finest.”

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