'Big Papi' David Ortiz in stable condition after being shot in Dominican Republic, agent says
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Source: WCVB TV
Ortiz, 44, was ambushed by a man who got off a motorcycle and shot him in the back at nearly point-blank range Sunday night in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said.
Dominican National Police Director Ney Aldrin Bautista Almonte said Ortiz was at the Dial Bar and Lounge in Santo Domingo around 8:50 p.m. when the gunman approached from behind and shot him. Ortiz was taken to a medical facility where he underwent surgery, and his condition was stable, Bautista said.
The gunman was captured by a crowd of people at the bar and beaten by them, Bautista said. He said police are waiting until the man undergoes treatment for his injuries before questioning him.
Jhoel Lpez, a Dominican TV host, was with Ortiz when he was shot. Bautista said Lpez was also wounded, apparently by the same bullet.
Ortiz played for Boston for 14 of his 20 major league seasons and was a beloved leader of the Red Sox team. He hit 541 career home runs, was a 10-time All-Star and was a three-time World Series champion.
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edbermac
(15,938 posts)BeyondGeography
(39,370 posts)sheshe2
(83,746 posts)They say he was shot in the back.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/big-papi-david-ortiz-wounded-in-shooting-in-dominican-republic-reports-say/27871924#
Prayers to you Big Papi.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)One report says shot in the leg by a burglar,
and the other says shot in the back at a disco.
sheshe2
(83,746 posts)I hope he is okay. I am from Boston and love the man.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)I lived in Portland, ME and Hartford, CT many years (about 17).
sheshe2
(83,746 posts)More_Cowbell
(2,191 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)Boston strong, Senor Ortiz!
sheshe2
(83,746 posts)Be well, Papi.
brooklynite
(94,510 posts)Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)DesertRat
(27,995 posts)Get well, Big Papi.
JI7
(89,247 posts)i'm thinking especially about those american tourists that died and a couple that survived after being poisoned.
has had serious crime issues.
https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/a82172f0-f827-4656-bd39-15f4aec20e0d
https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/f5608871-b40c-4fcf-b5c1-15f4aec1f562
The last time I was there, the captain of a deep sea fishing boat we chartered told us in no uncertain terms that HE would pick us up and to not attempt to get to and from the boat on our own.
world wide wally
(21,741 posts)I wish him well and a full recovery.