David Ortiz Moved from Dominican Republic to Boston to Receive Care for Gunshot Wound

David Ortiz landed in Boston on Monday night to receive further treatment for the gunshot wound he sustained on Sunday in the Dominican Republic.

Upon landing, Boston police escorted an ambulance carrying the 43-year-old former MLB slugger to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he will continue to receive medical support after undergoing an emergency six-hour surgery in the Dominican Republic,ESPN reported.

The bullet went straight through his back and stomach, damaging Ortiz’s intestines and liver, according to the outlet.

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“He is out of surgery and stable; he is resting,” Ortiz’s father, Leo Ortizconfirmed tothe outlet. “Big Papi will be around for a long time.”

According to the outlet, police have both suspects in the shooting in custody but have only officially acknowledged the arrest of one, 25-year-old Eddy Feliz Garcia.

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Police are still investigating whether the athlete was the intended target, asprevious reportshave said the shooting was part of a burglary attempt.

Since retiring, Ortiz has been working as an MLB studio analyst for Fox Sports, appearing alongside Alex Rodriguez, Kevin Burkhardt and Frank Thomas.

source: people.com