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Louis Rams Receiver Stedman Baily Shot Twice in the Head
Posted On Nov 25 2015
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Bailey was reportedly shot in the head twice and his relative Antwan Reeves was also injured in Miami on Tuesday evening, according to Rapoport.
Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey was shot Tuesday night, team officials confirmed.
Bailey is in critical condition, but his injuries are not considered life-threatening, according to Michael Silver of NFL.com.
“We are gathering facts about the situation and will provide updates as we learn more“, the Rams said in their statement. Bailey suffered non-life threating injuries but will likely undergo additional surgery on Wednesday. Bailey, who is 25, was shot twice in the hip and head. Police said investigators are searching for a light-colored, four-door vehicle, possibly a Buick Regal.
Bailey and his cousin were able to drive themselves to a nearby hospital for help, authorities said. The three other passengers in the vehicle were uninjured, police said.
“He’s come three times since I’ve taken over as coach in the past year to speak to the team and it’s always a good life conversation”, Senatus said.
“#Pray4Stedman”, the Rams later tweeted. He said, “I’ve had two conversations with the group today: one in the main auditorium and then here right after practice”. Pittsburgh Steelers star running back LeVeon Bell used Twitter to send his best wishes: prayers to my brother Stedman Bailey.Rams punter Johnny Hekker tweeted, Praying for guardian angels over Sted.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Atlanta Falcons safety and South Florida native Kemal Ishmael just saw Stedman Bailey at Cool J’s clothing store in Miami during the bye week. “We’re with you brother”. Bailey said after that game that the “nap” was a signal that opposing defenses shouldn’t go to sleep on him. He has 12 receptions for 182 yards and one touchdown in eight games this season. Multiple players said knowing what was going on with Bailey, even if there were no details on what happened, helped them get through the day. He was suspended four games last season for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy, and again this season for violating the substance abuse policy.
