close
close

first Drop

Com TW NOw News 2024

Broncos’ Josh Reynolds is recovering after being shot in the head and arm
news

Broncos’ Josh Reynolds is recovering after being shot in the head and arm

The Denver Broncos said this week that wide receiver Josh Reynolds suffered “minor injuries” after being shot in the arm and the back of the head while leaving a local strip club last Friday morning.

“Josh Reynolds was the victim of a shooting in Denver on Friday and was treated for minor injuries,” the NFL team said in a statement this week. “Out of respect for the legal process, we will defer further comment on this matter to the authorities.”

Reynolds, 29, has reportedly returned to the Broncos’ training facility several times this week, according to The Denver Postwhile local 9News reported that the veteran wide receiver had returned to the team building later the same day of the shooting.

Media reports say Reynolds and another man were followed by two men as they left the club shortly after 3am local time and were shot at while driving. Citing police documents, local 9News reported that the driver of the vehicle called 911 to report he had been shot and that during the emergency call the victim became unresponsive and sounded as if he was running.

Josh Reynolds.

Justin Edmonds/Getty


Denver police confirmed to PEOPLE that two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting. In a statement, police said Burr Charlesworth, 42, and Luis Mendoza, 35, are being investigated on charges of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault.

“The two adult male victims were traveling in a vehicle at the time of the shooting and eventually stopped on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 25, north of Belleview Avenue,” the police statement said. “Both victims were transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.”

Never miss a story: Sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Josh Reynolds.

Alika Jenner/Getty


The Denver Gazette reported Thursday that a team source says the incident was “traumatic” for Reynolds, but he is expected to be “back on the field soon.”

The eight-year NFL veteran has been on the injured reserve list since breaking his finger in a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 6, and the “minor” injuries from the shooting are not expected to add to his time. he missed this season.

PEOPLE reached out to Reynolds’ reps for comment but did not immediately hear back Friday morning.