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The mystery of who shot and wounded Washington commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. seemed to be taking a step closer to its resolution on Monday night.
DC police have released footage of the minors they believe were involved in the incident that injured Robinson during an attempted robbery on Sunday night.
Police say the suspects in the shooting ‘wielded handguns and attempted to rob the victim’ who was identified as Robinson.
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson (8) reacts after a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field in Arrowhead Stadium.
(Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports)
“The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle without obtaining any property. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries,” police said in a news release.
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The suspects, believed to be minors, were described as black men “with shoulder-length dreads, medium skin tone, wearing a black or brown shirt with yellow smileys on it.”
The grainy surveillance photos showed one miner in a red jacket and the other in a black jacket. Police also released a photo of a blue sedan in which they believe the suspects fled the scene. A $10,000 reward has also been set for anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.
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DC police have released photos of the suspects they believe were involved in the shooting of Washington Commanders rookie Brian Robinson Jr.
(DC Police Department)
“Anyone who can identify these people and/or vehicle, or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action, but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411 The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for a violent crime in the District of Columbia.” , police said.
The suspects have not been named.
Robinson was shot and injured in an attempted robbery or carjacking Sunday night in northeast Washington, DC, police said. The former Alabama star was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
DC police say this is the car the Brian Robinson Jr shooting suspects used to flee the scene.
(DC Police Department)
“We have been notified that Brian Robinson Jr. was the victim of an attempted robbery or carjacking in Washington, DC,” the team said in a statement late Sunday night. “He has sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is currently being treated in hospital, where team officials are on hand with him. We ask that you please respect Brian’s privacy at this time. .”
Robinson posted a photo on her Instagram stories from the Medstar Washington Hospital Center in DC
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“The operation went well! Thanks for the prayers! God is big ! he captioned the photo.