Eagles DE McDougle Shot

[defianthart]

Eagles DE Jerome McDougle Shot, Critical



MIAMI (AP) - Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jerome McDougle was in critical condition after being shot in the stomach by armed robbers, police said Friday.

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.

i think i speak for everyone when i say my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family

[Flockers]

I hope they catch those punks.

[creamdoorthirtyniner]

I send my prayers to McDougle and his family

[Homeless]

I just read this, terrible

[bagobonez]

Here's another article on it.

-- McDougle Shot During Robbery; In Good Condition --
Fri Jul 29, 2005 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Philadelphia Eagles DE Jerome McDougle was shot in the stomach by armed robbers, police said Friday. The team said he was in good condition after surgery. He originally was listed in critical condition. However, Derek Boyko, the Eagles' director of media operations, said McDougle had spoken to team officials and was walking around his hospital room. "Our understanding is that Jerome is in good condition after undergoing surgery," the team said in a statement. "At this time, we are still in the process of gathering the facts of his situation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jerome and his family." McDougle, who played at the University of Miami, was due to be in the team's camp Monday, the reporting date for Eagles' veterans. Rookies reported Friday. McDougle, 27, was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, where he underwent the surgery.

[awwchrist]

Take the guns away and there's no way anyone approaches a man of his size.

Sad.

[bagobonez]

Take the guns away and there's no way anyone approaches a man of his size.

Sad.

They'd find something. Guns don't kill people, people kill people. They'd find a freaking harpoon gun or a nail gun or something.

[Sixxgunn]

First off, I hope everything goes well for him and he makes a speedy recovery. Second, I hope the jerkwads that did this end up running to Mexico and get into a scrape with their law enforcement officers. A lifetime in a Mexican prison as an American has to be one of the most pleasant experiences you can enjoy.



Edit: Voluntarily deleted section regarding questionable material due to unnecessary response to a terrible situation. My apologies.

[bigGAME101]

Take the guns away and there's no way anyone approaches a man of his size.

Sad.

They'd find something. Guns don't kill people, people kill people. They'd find a freaking harpoon gun or a nail gun or something.

Conceiling a harpoon gun is hardly possibly in the dead of summer...but this is not the point. Let's hope for a fast and safe recovery.

[awwchrist]

Guns don't kill people, people kill people.

Guns turn robbers into murders.

How many people do you see hold up a 7-11 with a freakin wood hatchet?

I'm not turning this thread into a gun control issue. I'll lock it before it does. lol