Great news!
Update: a second suspect has been arrested
A second suspect, 14-years old, has been arrested in the attempted armed robbery of Brian Robinson (@BrianR_4). We greatly appreciate the diligent work of the detectives and MPD. Brian is grateful for all of the support and looks forward to great things ahead with the @Commanders
— Ryan Williams (@RyanWilliamsA1) November 5, 2022
Washington Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson was shot twice during an attempted carjacking in Washington D.C. on August 28th. He fought back against the two assailants and was shot in the knee and glute. Robinson was set to have a starting role on the team, but that was put on hold during his recovery. Robinson was placed on the Reserve/NFI list and missed the first 4 games of the season. Since returning he has 54 carries for 175 yards, and 2 receptions for 13 yards. He got his first, and only, NFL TD in his 2nd game against the Chicago Bears.
Washington D.C. Metro Police have been searching for the suspects in the shooting since it occurred. We’ve finally got an update, and one of the suspects has been apprehended. Police say the suspect, who is 17 years old, has been charged with Assault with Attempt to Rob while Armed (Gun). The arrest was made with the assistance of the ATF. There are still two other suspects at large, and police released a video to help identify them and make another arrest to help close this case.
More on D.C. police on Wednesday announcing that a 17-year-old male juvenile had been arrested in relation to the August shooting of Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr.https://t.co/NLhKmu48CT
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2022
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department make an arrest in the involvement of the shooting and attempted robbery of Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. They are still looking for two more suspects. @wusa9 #HTTC
More: https://t.co/nYHQ0fgr0M pic.twitter.com/5IIsnFtSex
— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) November 2, 2022
MPD announces an arrest in an Assault With Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun) offense that occurred on 8/28/22, in the 1000 blk of H St, NE.
Thanks for all who assisted in making DC safer with this arrest!
Release: https://t.co/7ubF5D6xWD
Video: https://t.co/v1l0gQtxA0 pic.twitter.com/rPD3ULyIKv
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) November 2, 2022
DC Police also released this video of an additional suspect in the case, who was caught on nearby surveillance cameras: https://t.co/gdEGVSwLX1
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 2, 2022