Comment Brian Robinson Jr. is in stable condition after being shot in the lower extremities during a possible attempted carjacking or armed robbery in Washington, D.C., a police spokesman said. The spokesman, Dustin Sternbeck, confirmed that Robinson was the victim and that the shooting happened shortly before 6 pm Sunday in the 1000 block of H Street NE. Robinson was shot twice and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Police are investigating the incident as an armed robbery or attempted carjacking. They said they located the firearm in the 700 block of 10th Street NE — about a block south of where the shooting happened — and were looking for two juveniles wearing shoulder-length hoods. One was wearing a black or brown shirt with yellow smiley faces on it. No further details were immediately available. “We have been informed that Brian Robinson Jr. was the victim of an attempted armed robbery or carjacking in Washington, DC,” Commanders said in a statement Sunday night. “He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is currently in hospital, where team officials are on site with him. We ask that you respect Brian’s privacy at this time.” A person with knowledge of the situation said coach Ron Rivera was among the Commanders with Robinson at the hospital. Team owners Daniel and Tanya Snyder, President Jason Wright, General Manager Martin Mayhew, Chief Medical Officer Tony Casolaro and Director of Mental Wellness Barbara Roberts were also with Robinson and his family. The First 53: View the active roster of Commanders as the cut-off day approaches Robinson, 23, was drafted by the Commanders in the third round this year out of Alabama. He finished his college career tied for 10th in Crimson Tide history with 29 rushing touchdowns and 11th with 2,704 rushing yards. He impressed throughout the offseason with the Commanders, so much so that he was expected to assume a large role in the offense when the regular season begins on Sept. 11. The rookie traveled with the Commanders to their final preseason game in Baltimore on Saturday but did not play, along with the team’s starters. During limited playing time in the first two preseason games, Robinson totaled 14 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown, plus two catches for 15 yards. “Brian was great,” offensive coordinator Scott Turner said during the preseason. “He’s a really serious guy. Football is extremely important to him. He is very proud of being a natural runner. … I think he’ll continue to get better, too, as the reps go up.”
