Thread: Eagles DE Shot in Attempted Robbery

MIAMI -- Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jerome McDougle was critically wounded when robbers demanded his car and shot him late Thursday night, police said.


McDougle, 27, was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, where he was undergoing surgery, Miami-Dade police said.

Three armed robbers approached the former University of Miami star at his silver Mercedes coupe late Thursday, police said. The suspects demanded the car, then fired their weapons, police said. McDougle was shot once in the stomach.

The robbers, who police said were likely teens, fled on foot and remain at large.

It wasn't clear whether McDougle was in his car or near it when he was approached, police said.

McDougle was a first-round pick in 2003, but has been plagued with injuries in Philadelphia. In two seasons, he had 18 tackles in 19 games, including two sacks.

McDougle had 114 tackles and 14 sacks in two seasons at Miami, and was a second-team All-American in 2002.

My God

Pray for him

Just heard,

he came out of surgery okay, but is still listed in Critical Condition....My prayers are sent to him and his family...For a quick recovery

I hope he makes it out and returns to football

wow, hope he turns out okay....i can't stand thugs.

never-ever draw attention to yourself! [mercedes in bad 'hood]

Why would you shot a person over a CAR? They of just asked him for a ride he probaly would have been cool and giving them one.

"Vikes" wrote:

Why would you shot a person over a CAR? They of just asked him for a ride he probaly would have been cool and giving them one.

I don't think it was a ride they wanted...

Hope he's alright.

Caine

wanted the car/cash. some envy also involved i suppose.

Because they were thugs looking to heist someone's vechile, and they didn't care about how they went about, as long as they got what they wanted.