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BPBlueSox
08-31-2003, 04:29 PM
DENVER – Six people were shot early Sunday morning while they stood outside a Denver bar. One person was killed. And one of the other victims is a Colorado State University graduate who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

It happened around 1:45 a.m. at the All Sports Bar & Grill at 38th and Walnut, according to Denver police.

Police say 28-year-old Christopher Wilford was killed in the shooting. One of the five other people injured was Joey Porter, 26, a line backer with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was listed in serious condition at a Denver hospital.

The other people who were injured were Kendal Johnson, Samantha Long, Yvette Marshal and Jeffery Dixon.

Police say the shots were fired from outside a fenced in parking lot where the victims were standing. Spokesman Sonny Jackson said it appears that Porter was simply an innocent bystander. It’s not clear whether the other victims knew each other.

Police are searching for the shooter and no weapon has been recovered
BPBlueSox
08-31-2003, 05:00 PM
According to ESPN, he was shot in the ass. That's good news. At least it wasn't his leg or something like that...
grunt
08-31-2003, 07:15 PM
From the Wire:
Steelers coach Bill Cowher said the team would not place Porter on injured reserve, which would sideline him for the season.

"The bullet entered his left buttocks and is lodged in his right thigh," Cowher said Sunday. "All the preliminary tests are being done and, at this time, it looks as though the bullet did not hit any vital organs. He is resting comfortably in the hospital and we are in the process of ... trying to fly him back here (Monday)."
GiveHyzduashot
08-31-2003, 09:40 PM
I'm glad to hear Porter is in good shape. Sounds like he may be able to play in two weeks since he's flying to Pittsburgh tomorrow ...
racosun
09-01-2003, 07:26 AM
That's going to be a VERY uncomfortable plane trip. Lots of pillow, me thinks. :ugh:
GiveHyzduashot
09-01-2003, 12:34 PM
He was hit in the left buttocks and the bullet is in his right thigh? Ouch.

Looks like he may be out for longer than I originally thought.
gridirontalk
09-01-2003, 04:17 PM
They said that he might need surgury
00_Agent
09-02-2003, 02:09 PM
I thought I heard he could miss as much as half the season. Not that I want to sound shallow or that I don't care about the man's health (thank God he seems to be ok) but our defense didn't need this right now. I hope the Steelers use this as inspiration somehow, rather than let it get them down.

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grunt
09-02-2003, 02:42 PM
checking out the Pitt papers today and they still don't know how long he'll be out. Looks like his buddy and former roomie at CSU will start in his place, Clark Haggans.
grunt
09-02-2003, 06:34 PM
Here's the latest on Porter
HC Cowher on Porter (http://www.nj.com/sportsflash/football/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/106253664261881.xml)