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Today in History: David Ortiz shot, severely wounded in Santo Domingo

6/9/2026

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On the evening of June 9, 2019, retired Dominican-American slugger David Ortiz was shot at a Santo Domingo bar. He survived after emergency treatment, while police arrested several suspects and identified Rolfi Ferreira Cruz as the gunman. Ten days later the Attorney General claimed Ortiz was the unintended victim, sparking doubts about the official story.

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On the evening of June 9, 2019, retired Dominican-American slugger David Ortiz was shot at a Santo Domingo bar. He survived after emergency treatment, while police arrested several suspects and identified Rolfi Ferreira Cruz as the gunman. Ten days later the Attorney General claimed Ortiz was the unintended victim, sparking doubts about the official story.