St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey reportedly was shot in the head Tuesday night in Miami, according to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, citing a league source with knowledge of the situation. Florio added that the Rams are aware of the situation and are preparing to release a statement sometime Wednesday morning.
Bailey has been hospitalized and reportedly will undergo surgery for injuries that are not considered life-threatening, added NFL Media’s Mike Silver.
Source said Bailey will undergo surgery in the morning. Again, head wound not believed to be life-threatening. Rams gathering more info
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) November 25, 2015
#Rams WR Stedman Bailey was shot twice in the head while sitting in a car with 2 young relatives & his cousin. He is stable in a Miami ICU
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 25, 2015
Rams collecting info on Stedman Bailey shooting.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) November 25, 2015
Stedman Bailey will have surgery tomorrow. The driver was shot many times, shielding the kids from bullets. His wounds are life threatening
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 25, 2015
Bailey has 12 catches for 182 yards and a touchdown this season, but is currently serving a four-game suspension due to a substance abuse violation.
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