The alleged gunman who shot Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz in the Dominican Republic on Sunday was allegedly offered money to do so.
According to ESPN.com, Police Maj. Gen. Ney Aldrin Bautista Almonte alleged Rolfy Ferreyra carried out the shooting in exchange for 400,000 Dominican pesos, which equates to $7,800 in American dollars.
Ferreyra is one of six suspects who have been detained. The alleged coordinator of the shooting is also in police custody, per Almonte.
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