Brian Robinson shot: D.C. Police share details of shooting of former Alabama RB
By Andrew Olson
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Washington, D.C. police have shared details of the shooting involving Brian Robinson. The former Alabama running back is reportedly dealing with non-life-threatening injuries.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network tweeted comments from D.C. Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck. According to the police, the shooting occurred in the 1000 block of H Street. Robinson was the lone victim of an attempted arm robbery or carjacking, suffering 2 gunshot wounds in his lower extremities.
Robinson was taken to a nearby hospital. Two suspects fled on foot and a firearm was recovered. The shooting happened before 6 p.m. Sunday, hours after Robinson’s Washington Commanders played their preseason finale in Baltimore.
– Victim was transported to area hospital
– Preliminary investigation suggests Robinson was the target of an attempted armed robbery or carjackingThe incident occurred sometime before 6 p.m. today. Washington played its preseason finale Saturday in Baltimore.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 29, 2022
Sam Fortier, who covers the Commanders for the Washington Post, shared more reported details on the incident and the suspects.
New details from Peter and @NickiJhabvala: Robinson was shot shortly before 6 p.m. on the 1000 block of H Street NE — near Ben’s Chili Bowl and Rita’s — by “two juveniles with shoulder-length dreadlocks.”
“One was wearing a black or brown shirt with yellow smiley faces on it.” https://t.co/faxcZjOe7q
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 28, 2022
Mauricio Casillas of NBC4 shared video of police on the scene.
#Breaking: Washington @Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot multiple times during an attempted carjacking of his vehicle on the 1000 block of H Street. Will have the latest on @nbcwashington tonight at 11 p.m. https://t.co/wNqXjIsY2K pic.twitter.com/e05jiCXoYI
— Mauricio Casillas (@MauricioNBC4) August 28, 2022
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