Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz shot in the back on Sunday after altercation in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Ortiz underwent emergency surgery in a local clinic and is now recovering, according to Dominican journalist Dionisio Soldevilla via Ortiz’s brother.
Leo Lopez, Ortiz’s assistant, says Ortiz is in stable condition and “he is heavily sedated and and will be in intensive care for the next 24 hours.” According to Felix Durán Mejia, a spokesman for the Dominican National Police, Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman on a motorcycle. The bullet exited through Ortiz’s stomach.
Arrests have been made in connection but it is unknown if the shooter is in custody. The shooting occurred outside of the nightclub “Dial Discotheque” in the capitol city.
A suspect believed to be involved was attacked and beaten by bystanders. According to the Dominican Health Service the suspect is currently being treated at a local hospital.
This story is developing, our hopes go out to David “Big Papi” Ortiz.
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