Police in the Dominican Republic said Friday that they have arrested the mastermind behind the shooting of Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, according to The Associated Press.
Victor Hugo Gomez, who was believed to be living in the United States, was detained in the Dominican Republic and is accused of ordering the killing of his cousin Sixto David Fernandez. Ortiz was apparently mistaken for the target when the shooting occurred June 9.
Ortiz and Fernandez are friends and were sitting together in a Santo Domingo bar at the time of the shooting.
The former slugger was flown to Boston following his first surgery for his injuries. He underwent a second surgery in the city and continues to recover.
