What do we know about the suspect arrested in connection with the shooting of Commanders’ Brian Robinson Jr?
From a failed robbery which ended in him being shot, to a miraculous 2-week recovery, there’s now been a new development in the Brian Robinson Jr. situation.
Following an attempted robbery that ended with the Commanders’ player being shot multiple times, a suspect has now been arrested, however, one still remains at large.
Suspect arrested in connection with Brian Robinson Jr. shooting
According to reports on Wednesday, one of two suspects allegedly involved in the shooting of Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. has been arrested, the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, chief Robert J. Contee of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), indicated that a 17-year-old male was arrested on Wednesday and charged with assault with intent to rob while armed. Contee also went on to add, that calls to the community tip line assisted police in making an arrest, following the release of surveillance camera footage of the robbery. Worth noting, is the fact that the case remains open as police continue the search for an additional suspect.
NEW: @DCPoliceDept have arrested a 17-yr-old in shooting of former @AlabamaFTBL RB Brian Robinson Jr., still searching for 2nd suspect (pictured) https://t.co/GbCY3J8qEq @abc3340 pic.twitter.com/mnRS4oXm1I
— Stephen Quinn (@StephenQ3340) November 2, 2022
Brian Robinson Jr. & the ordeal he faced
If you’ve been following, the third-round pick in the 2022 draft, was shot in the leg on August 28th, when two individuals attempted to rob him while he was getting something to eat in D.C.’s H Street Corridor. Though he actually managed to fight one of the men off, the second of them shot Robinson in his leg two times. After he was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, the Commanders’ player underwent surgery the very next day. Sadly, the ordeal actually delayed the rookie’s debut in the NFL. On the other hand, Robinson’s recovery was nothing short of incredible. Just two weeks later, the running back was back in practice and participating in drills. Indeed, 42 days after being shot, Robins got his first taste of NFL football in Week 5 and then four days later, scored his first touchdown on “Thursday Night Football.” Like we said, incredible.
Dan Snyder selling the team AND POSSIBLY GOING TO JAIL, Chase Young back on the field, Brian Robinson Jr. getting some justice, today is EASILY one of the top 5 best days in Washington Football history
— Barstool DMV (@Barstooldmv) November 2, 2022
Fittingly, the man himself was well aware of the quick turnaround, following an event that cast considerable doubt over whether he would ever play again. Earlier this month, Robinson alluded to what he faced. “That was probably the lowest point I’ve ever been in my life. ...My passion for this game runs so deep. I never thought I’d be in a situation where I had to question or be questioned about if I could return to playing football. Once the doctors told me I’d be able to play ball again, my mind automatically clicked into what I needed to do to get myself back on the football field.”