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Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson Jr. shot in Washington

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. Washington Post photo by Jonathan Newton

By STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press


WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot during an attempted robbery or carjacking, the NFL team said Sunday night.

The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to the hospital with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries. The team said in a statement staff members were with Robinson at the hospital.

D.C. police reported a shooting in the northeast section of the city and said it was on the lookout for two possible suspects.

Robinson, a third-round draft pick, was expected to start for the Commanders this season.

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