Broncos' Josh Reynolds Shot Outside Denver Club; Two Arrested for Attempted Murder
October 24, 2024Josh Reynolds, a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, was shot in Denver early on October 18, sustaining minor injuries.
The shooting occurred shortly after Reynolds and two others left Shotgun Willie's strip club around 2:45 a.m., where they were followed by multiple vehicles.
Police received multiple 911 calls reporting the shooting near East Hampden Avenue and South Dahlia Street shortly before 3 a.m.
The victims' vehicle was found on Interstate 25 with multiple bullet holes and two cartridge casings nearby.
In their attempt to escape the shooters, the victims climbed over a fence, resulting in scrapes and minor injuries.
Two suspects, Luis Mendoza and Burr Charlesworth, were arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault related to the incident.
Investigators believe Mendoza had been watching Reynolds and his group for nearly three hours at the club before following them.
Both shooting victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a hospital after abandoning their vehicle on the highway.
Reynolds, who was already on injured reserve due to a finger injury, returned to the Broncos' practice facility shortly after the shooting.
This incident marks another case of an NFL player being shot this season, raising serious concerns about player safety.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton described Reynolds as 'pretty shaken up' but fortunate to have survived the incident.
The Broncos organization has deferred further comments on the matter to authorities due to the ongoing legal process.
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