Washington Commanders RB Brian Robinson shot dead in carjacking attempt

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Brian Robinson of the Washington Commanders was shot in D.C. this weekend... TMZ Sports has confirmed.

The 23-year-old running back was hit by two bullets on Sunday, including his lower half — this during a carjacking attempt… according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. We were told he had been hospitalized and was in stable condition. He is expected to survive his injuries.

MPDC tells TMZ Sports...that a handgun was not found at the scene of the crime -- which happened shortly before 6 p.m. ET -- but no arrests have yet been made done.

The Commanders just played a game on Saturday against the Ravens. Robinson was selected in the NFL Draft earlier this year.

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