BREAKING: Police Say NFL Running Back Brian Robinson of the Washington Commanders Was Shot in the Leg During Attempted Car Jacking

 

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr., runs during Rookie Mini Camp practice at the team’s NFL football training facility, May 6, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. Alex Brandon/AP, FILE

BREAKING: Police Say NFL Running Back Brian Robinson of the Washington Commanders Was Shot in the Leg During Attempted Car Jacking

A Washington Commanders rookie running back was shot in the leg during the apparent carjacking, according to the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington. D.C.

Brian Robinson Jr. was in Washington around 5:30 p.m. Sunday when he apparently was approached by two juveniles who tried to steal his car and a struggle ensued, according to police.

Robinson said on Instagram that he was out of surgery and it went “well,” and his coach Ron Rivera said on Monday the doctors are optimistic about Robinson’s recovery.

Source: ABCNews, Luke Barr, Beatrice Peterson

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