David Ortiz Shot In Dominican Republic
Things went WAY left for “Big Papi” David Ortiz while he was partying with family and friends at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Sunday night. Police say Ortiz was ambushed by 25-year-old Eddy Feliz Garcia who jumped off a motorcycle and shot him at point-blank range.
According to ESPN, the former Boston Red Sox slugger’s assistant Leo Lopez says that Ortiz is out of surgery and in stable condition, but he’s still in intensive care recovering.
Lopez, a veteran reporter, said the operation lasted six hours and was performed by three doctors, led by Dr. Abel Gonzalez. The team had to remove part of Ortiz’s intestines and colon, as well as his gallbladder. Ortiz suffered liver damage.
“Doctors say that David is out of danger, thank God,” Ortiz’s father Leo Ortiz told ESPN. “What they have told me post op is that the doctors believe he will recover quickly.”
Leo Ortiz added: “Big Papi will be around for a long time.”
Dios lo bendiga.
I’m at peace knowing you out of danger; you a strong man Compai, can’t wait to hear your voice. My thoughts and prayers are with you, see you soon.
Me siento tranquilo de saber que estás fuera de peligro, usted es fuerte Compai, ya quiero oírle la voz. Orando, nos vemos pronto pic.twitter.com/jdSnNsM7eI— Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez) June 10, 2019
One of Ortiz’s best friends, legendary pitcher Pedro Martinez, took to Twitter to wish him well.
For those who were unaware, David Ortiz is a GOD in D.R. and the citizens were NOT here for his harm.
Flip the page to see GRAPHIC video of what people did to Eddy Feliz Garcia…
One more GRAPHIC video on the next page.
Witnesses immediately attacked the suspect, Eddy Feliz Garcia, who shot David Ortiz in the back. pic.twitter.com/Drty1N46Uy
— COED (@COED) June 10, 2019
According to ESPN:
He suffered a cranium contusion, trauma to his thorax, trauma on his left knee, and trauma on his right leg, according to the Dominican Republic’s National Health Service. He was treated at the Darío Contreras Hospital in Santo Domingo and then released to police custody.
Big Papi ain’t nothin’ to f**k with.
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