Red Sox Star David Ortiz Shot
in the Dominican Republic Felix Durán Mejia, spokesman for the Dominican National Police, told CNN Ortiz was shot in the back during "an incident that took place at Dial Discotheque in Santo Domingo." Reports say the 43-year-old has been hospitalized and is in stable condition. The former MLB star's father confirmed the shooting to reporters
outside the hospital. Leo Ortiz, via CNN Leo Ortiz, via ESPN Multiple people have been detained in connection with the shooting. Ortiz, A.K.A. Big Papi, made his MLB debut in 1997. He was born in
Santo Domingo.
