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David Ortiz Airlifted from Dominican Republic to Boston After Shooting
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11:50Now PlayingDoctors removed David Ortiz's gallbladder and part of his intestine after the former Boston Red Sox slugger affectionately known as Big Papi was ambushed by a gunman at a bar in his native Dominican Republic, a spokesman said.
The spokesman, Leo Lopez, said Monday that the athlete's liver was also damaged and that he was in stable condition in intensive care.
Ortiz, 43, is one of the most beloved figures in sports history in the Dominican Republic and in Boston, a fearsome power hitter with a ready smile. He led the Red Sox to three World Series championships, was a 10-time All-Star, and hit 541 home runs.
The Red Sox offered "all available resources" to help him recover and sent an aircraft to bring him back to Boston.
"He's on the Mount Rushmore of Boston sports," said Eddie Romero, the team's assistant general manager.
Dozens of fans crowded the hospital in Santo Domingo where he was being treated, causing a traffic jam. In the United States, fans prayed for his recovery and wished him well, with New England Patriots star wideout Julian Edelman assuring him on Instagram: "Papi, all of New England has your back."
Ortiz was at the Dial Bar and Lounge in Santo Domingo on Sunday night when a gunman approached from behind and shot him at close range in the torso, authorities said.
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