On Sunday, the Washington Commanders faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in a crucial NFC East showdown, but outside the game, a heated argument among fans took a violent turn.
The incident unfolded at Jasper’s Restaurant in Largo, Maryland, where a passionate dispute over the Commanders-Cowboys game escalated, leading to a disturbing act of violence that left one man’s life hanging in the balance.
Inside the restaurant, tensions ran high and spilled over into the parking lot, resulting in a shocking gunshot that struck a man in the back. According to reports, the victim was hastily dropped off by a private vehicle, while the SUV responsible for the shooting sped away, leaving the scene in chaos.
As of now, the victim remains unidentified and is in critical condition. Police have yet to pinpoint any suspects or persons of interest connected to the shooting.
BREAKING: A shooting today at a Washington restaurant stemmed from a dispute over the #Commanders, #Cowboys game today.
The person who was shot is in critical condition at a hospital 💔
Just tragic. Over a damn football game. pic.twitter.com/4BtT77q7ql
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 8, 2024
UPDATE: this shooting at Jasper’s all stemmed from a dispute over the COMMANDERS-COWBOYS football game. The man is in critical condition at a hospital. (News stations, DM if interested in purchasing entire footage) https://t.co/9Up60I6Zgg pic.twitter.com/qXj7TvS03B
— DMV News Alert (@DCNewsAlert) January 8, 2024
In another blow to the Washington Commanders, who concluded their disappointing season with a demoralizing 38-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, the team made the tough decision to part ways with head coach Ron Rivera.
However, there is a glimmer of hope amidst the disappointment. The Commanders’ dismal 4-13 record secured them the coveted No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. This selection presents an opportunity for the franchise’s next leadership to choose from the cream of the crop among quarterback prospects: USC’s Caleb Williams or North Carolina’s Drake Maye.
This No. 2 pick mirrors the choice made by the Houston Texans last year when they selected C.J. Stroud, a quarterback who played a pivotal role in turning around their fortunes, propelling them to the playoffs after a lackluster 3-13-1 season in 2022.
The Commanders concluded their season on a somber note, suffering defeat in their final eight games, but with a promising draft pick in their arsenal, the future holds the potential for a turnaround.