Washington Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. Shot Multiple Times In Robbery Attempt

This is horrible.

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson was shot multiple times in a robbery attempt, NBCSportsWashington.com’s JP Finlay reports.

Finlay also reports that the injuries are non-life threatening and Robinson is in stable condition:

Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson has been shot multiple times in robbery attempt, per @nbcwashington. Sources tell me it’s non life threatening. Much more to come.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 28, 2022

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero adds reports that the two bullets that struck Robinson hit his lower body.

The 23-year-old running back has impressed coaches in Washington and was earning a significant role for the Commanders. He did not play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens.

My understanding is at least two bullets struck #Commanders RB Brian Robinson in the lower body. As @MikeGarafolo said, Robinson is hospitalized in stable condition. A terrible situation that could’ve been even worse.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 28, 2022

The team released the following statement a few hours after news of the incident broke.

Official word from the Commanders: pic.twitter.com/QfqFZlagtd

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 29, 2022

In the first two preseason games, Robinson ran 14 times for 57 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 15 yards.

The Commanders made him a third-round draft choice out of Alabama, where he spent five seasons.