Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds and his friend have been shot after they left a strip club, per NBC affiliate in Denver.
The shooting occurred on Friday (Oct. 18) at 3 a.m. when officials say they were followed while leaving Shotgun Willie’s around 2:45 a.m.
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ALERT: #DPD officers are investigating a shooting in the 4800 block of S Quebec St. Two people have been transported to the hospital with unknown extent of injuries. The investigation is ongoing and officers are working to develop suspect information. pic.twitter.com/aMWCPV3yhk
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) October 18, 2024
Officials said someone called the police about the shooting near East Hampden Avenue and South Dahlia Street in Denver.
The caller said he was driving in a blue Ford Bronco and had been shot.
Officials say the caller stopped responding on the phone and sounded like they were running.
Another person called the police, stating he too was being followed and that his friends had been shot while running and said he needed an ambulance.
A third caller reported that they had been shot at as well.
Officials said they responded and found the victims in which Reynolds, who currently plays for the Denver Broncos, was shot twice, once in his left arm and once in the back of his head.
One of his friends was shot in his back, and a third person was wounded by shattered glass.
Officials said all three victims were wounded by shattered glass, leaving them with scrapes from climbing over a fence.
Their vehicle was found with numerous bullet holes in the back driver-side and front windshield.
Police said they’ve arrested two men involved in the shooting on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
The Broncos placed Reynolds on injured reserve after five games due to a broken finger. He did not travel with the team during their Thursday Night Football matchup in New Orleans against the Saints.
“Josh Reynolds was a victim of a shooting on Friday in Denver and received treatment for minor injuries. Out of respect for the legal process, we will defer further comment on this matter to the authorities.”
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The nine-year veteran receiver spent three seasons with the Lions from 2021-2023.
In his 38 games, he caught 97 receptions for 1,293 and 10 touchdowns.
