Report: David Ortiz Shot in the Dominican Republic

The baseball world holds their breath as reports have come out that former Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was transferred to a local hospital in the Dominican Republic.

The 43-year-old was reportedly shot in the leg during a failed robbery attempt at a Santo Domingo amusement center.

La herida de @davidortiz fue en una pierna y uno de los responsable fue detenido. El ex pelotero fue sacado del lugar en una unidad del @Sistema911_RD pic.twitter.com/lwM8GDbTto

— CDN 37 (@CDN37) June 10, 2019

Translation: “The wound of @ davidortiz was on one leg and one of those responsible was arrested. The former player was removed from the place in a unit of @ Sistema911_RD”

The reported shooter was taken into custody.

Stay tuned for more updates on the story.

Updated at 10:45 pm ET

David Ortiz can have all of my blood pic.twitter.com/j7u4MyxJoL

— Gabrielle Starr (@gfstarr1) June 10, 2019

Updated at 10:46 pm ET

New reports have surfaced as to where exactly David Ortiz was shot.

Breaking: David Ortiz wasn't shot in a leg. It was on the abdomen. He's undergoing surgery and doctors are asking for B+ Blood Donor to help with the process.

— Mibelto Rodriguez (@Mibeltrodriguez) June 10, 2019

Stay tuned.

Updated at 10:52 pm ET

.@dSoldevila tweet translated: pic.twitter.com/eFMMXrBCQl

— Alex Speier (@alexspeier) June 10, 2019

Updated at 11:11 pm ET

Chief of Police is urging the public not to speculate on the incident. Says Ortiz is in stable condition.

Updated at 2:06 am ET

David Ortiz is in stable condition after several hours of surgery, per reports.