Reports are that he was ambushed by someone, and was shot in the back, with the bullet going through his abdomen. He is out of surgery and is considered to be in stable condition. A suspect is in custody. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/...republic-father-of-retired-red-sox-star-says/
That was a straight up hit. My guess is big poppi knows who and why it happened Also, gunman in custody after mob caught him and turned him over to police. Police waiting till he recovers to question him.