Washington Commanders rookie running back shot on H Street in carjacking attempt

[Anonymous]

I am sure glad the strict DC gun laws are preventing shootings.

Politics is such a joke, they will say and do anything just to get elected to a crappy paying job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Crazy. We need to take a hard line on criminals. Things are getting out of control.

https://wtop.com/washington-commanders/2022/08/commanders-brian-robinson-shot-during-attempted-robbery-in-northeast-dc/
"District police said in a tweet that the shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. on 10th & H Street NE, near Ben’s Chili Bowl."

Ever get takeout or eat at Ben's Chili Bowl? Dinner time! Does it get scrubbed from the list? And the victim is young, physically fit certainly but no match for DC teen criminals. Honestly, how did teenage guys not recognize him? I'm not a huge football fan yet when I see these guys going about normal person stuff even I get the know them from somewhere...

Unconfirmed reports say he was NOT in a flashy car. But I'm guessing it was at least a somewhat nice new vehicle, and you can tell when a young man has money from his fashion, designer sneakers, and likely wears a nice watch. I doubt the kids knew he was the new starting running back of the Commanders.

It was a Dodge Charger, which is flashy in a specific kind of way that might be appealing to a teenager looking to carjack someone. Lots of people in that neighborhood drive Subarus and Toyotas that probably cost more than his car, but those cars are less likely to be targeted by carjackers.

This is in no way blaming Robinson for being attacked -- no one deserves to be robbed or shot, I don't care how flashy your car is. He had every right to be drive what he wanted and the people I hope the people who attacked him and the woman who was also shot get brought to justice.

But as someone who lives in the neighborhood, this is something we have discussed due to the uptick in carjackings. We do not and will not drive certain kinds of cars here because they attract a kind of attention I do not want. Anything that lowers my risk is worth taking into account.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Crazy. We need to take a hard line on criminals. Things are getting out of control.

https://wtop.com/washington-commanders/2022/08/commanders-brian-robinson-shot-during-attempted-robbery-in-northeast-dc/
"District police said in a tweet that the shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. on 10th & H Street NE, near Ben’s Chili Bowl."

Ever get takeout or eat at Ben's Chili Bowl? Dinner time! Does it get scrubbed from the list? And the victim is young, physically fit certainly but no match for DC teen criminals. Honestly, how did teenage guys not recognize him? I'm not a huge football fan yet when I see these guys going about normal person stuff even I get the know them from somewhere...

Unconfirmed reports say he was NOT in a flashy car. But I'm guessing it was at least a somewhat nice new vehicle, and you can tell when a young man has money from his fashion, designer sneakers, and likely wears a nice watch. I doubt the kids knew he was the new starting running back of the Commanders.

It was a Dodge Charger, which is flashy in a specific kind of way that might be appealing to a teenager looking to carjack someone. Lots of people in that neighborhood drive Subarus and Toyotas that probably cost more than his car, but those cars are less likely to be targeted by carjackers.

This is in no way blaming Robinson for being attacked -- no one deserves to be robbed or shot, I don't care how flashy your car is. He had every right to be drive what he wanted and the people I hope the people who attacked him and the woman who was also shot get brought to justice.

But as someone who lives in the neighborhood, this is something we have discussed due to the uptick in carjackings. We do not and will not drive certain kinds of cars here because they attract a kind of attention I do not want. Anything that lowers my risk is worth taking into account.

This whole post is such b.s. Nate Fleming was carjacked driving a Honda CRV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Crazy. We need to take a hard line on criminals. Things are getting out of control.

https://wtop.com/washington-commanders/2022/08/commanders-brian-robinson-shot-during-attempted-robbery-in-northeast-dc/
"District police said in a tweet that the shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. on 10th & H Street NE, near Ben’s Chili Bowl."

Ever get takeout or eat at Ben's Chili Bowl? Dinner time! Does it get scrubbed from the list? And the victim is young, physically fit certainly but no match for DC teen criminals. Honestly, how did teenage guys not recognize him? I'm not a huge football fan yet when I see these guys going about normal person stuff even I get the know them from somewhere...

Unconfirmed reports say he was NOT in a flashy car. But I'm guessing it was at least a somewhat nice new vehicle, and you can tell when a young man has money from his fashion, designer sneakers, and likely wears a nice watch. I doubt the kids knew he was the new starting running back of the Commanders.

Not to nitpick but he was in a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat...it's a pretty sweet car.

[Anonymous]

He was raised in Tuscaloosa. He chose Alabama over Ole Miss, Auburn and Georgia. He majored in Business at Alabama.

He is really a top tier athlete and a very handsome young man.

https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/brian-robinson-jr-/7298

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-robinson-jr-88781214a

[Anonymous]

Hopefully these athletes get prepped on neighborhoods and areas to avoid in DC so that they don't get mugged.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am sure glad the strict DC gun laws are preventing shootings.

Politics is such a joke, they will say and do anything just to get elected to a crappy paying job.

You do understand that DC has passed strict gun laws that republicans in congress undermine at every turn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sure glad the strict DC gun laws are preventing shootings.

Politics is such a joke, they will say and do anything just to get elected to a crappy paying job.

You do understand that DC has passed strict gun laws that republicans in congress undermine at every turn.

so they undermine them by putting gun shops all over the city?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sure glad the strict DC gun laws are preventing shootings.

Politics is such a joke, they will say and do anything just to get elected to a crappy paying job.

You do understand that DC has passed strict gun laws that republicans in congress undermine at every turn.

so they undermine them by putting gun shops all over the city?

The kids committing these armed carjackings aren’t going to a gun shop to buy a legal gun with a background check and a waiting period and all that. Don’t get me wrong I’m in favor of gun control. With stronger gun control we’ll eventually see fewer guns on the streets. But that’s a long term solution.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sure glad the strict DC gun laws are preventing shootings.

Politics is such a joke, they will say and do anything just to get elected to a crappy paying job.

You do understand that DC has passed strict gun laws that republicans in congress undermine at every turn.

so they undermine them by putting gun shops all over the city?

Where are there gun shops in DC? This is such a troll comment by somebody who has never lived in DC.

And this has NOTHING to do with Republicans. Republicans are not encouraging DC youth to car jack people and there are no 'Republican' policies making it easier for a DC 18 year old to get a gun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sure glad the strict DC gun laws are preventing shootings.

Politics is such a joke, they will say and do anything just to get elected to a crappy paying job.

You do understand that DC has passed strict gun laws that republicans in congress undermine at every turn.

so they undermine them by putting gun shops all over the city?

Where are there gun shops in DC? This is such a troll comment by somebody who has never lived in DC.

And this has NOTHING to do with Republicans. Republicans are not encouraging DC youth to car jack people and there are no 'Republican' policies making it easier for a DC 18 year old to get a gun.

Where do you think the guns are coming from, dummy? I'll tell you: Virginia. Because of Republicans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully these athletes get prepped on neighborhoods and areas to avoid in DC so that they don't get mugged.

Avoiding H Street at 6 PM on a Sunday should be the #1 item on that list. Obviously.

[Anonymous]

What's next blaming rape victims for dressing too provocatively?

[Anonymous]

Why haven't these kids been caught? Is it really this easy to shoot an NFL player at a hugely popular restaurant on a busy street in a major city at dinnertime and get away with it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Crazy. We need to take a hard line on criminals. Things are getting out of control.

https://wtop.com/washington-commanders/2022/08/commanders-brian-robinson-shot-during-attempted-robbery-in-northeast-dc/
"District police said in a tweet that the shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. on 10th & H Street NE, near Ben’s Chili Bowl."

Ever get takeout or eat at Ben's Chili Bowl? Dinner time! Does it get scrubbed from the list? And the victim is young, physically fit certainly but no match for DC teen criminals. Honestly, how did teenage guys not recognize him? I'm not a huge football fan yet when I see these guys going about normal person stuff even I get the know them from somewhere...

Unconfirmed reports say he was NOT in a flashy car. But I'm guessing it was at least a somewhat nice new vehicle, and you can tell when a young man has money from his fashion, designer sneakers, and likely wears a nice watch. I doubt the kids knew he was the new starting running back of the Commanders.

Not to nitpick but he was in a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat...it's a pretty sweet car.

Was his Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat parked in a bike lane? Because that might be one way to get our government to care about what happened here....