Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson is recovering from surgery after he was shot during an armed robbery on Sunday.
D.C. police released images of the two juvenile suspects who are believed to be involved in Robinson’s shooting.
Police say the teenagers approached Robinson as he was leaving a business on the 1000 block of H Street NE. They brandished handguns and attempted to rob him.
Chief of Police Robert Contee told reporters the teens tried to steal Robinson’s white Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.
“What has been reported to us is that they may be between 15 and 17 years of age,” Contee said.
Robinson fought with one of the teens and wrestled his gun away from him. The other suspect shot Robinson twice in the buttocks and knee.
Both suspects fled and jumped into a blue sedan that was reported stolen 2 days earlier. That car was later found abandoned in Prince George’s County.
MPD seeks assistance in locating suspects and a vehicle in an Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in the 1000 blk of H Street, NE.
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411
Release: https://t.co/8C4KMpH1oZ pic.twitter.com/GDojfaESWb
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 30, 2022
“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,” D.C. police said in a news release.
Robinson’s Hellcat, which was not stolen, was towed away from the crime scene late Sunday night.
A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.
Robinson updated his Twitter followers on his condition Monday: “Surgery went well! Thanks for the prayers! God is great!”
An update from Brian
? @BrianR_4 pic.twitter.com/xhfYRXtSoO
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 29, 2022
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