San Diego Chargers linebacker Steve Foley was shot near his upscale suburban house by an off-duty policeman early Sunday morning in his second run-in with police in 4 1/2 months.
Coach Marty Schottenheimer said the wounds were not life-threatening.
“All we’re worried about is that he’s OK,” Schottenheimer said.
Foley’s agent, David Levine, said Foley was shot three times and had surgery for wounds to his leg, arm and chest.
“He’s out of danger at this point,” Levine said.
Sheriff’s officials said the early-morning shooting occurred after the off-duty Coronado, Calif., police officer followed a suspected drunken driver weaving in and out of freeway traffic at speeds up to 90 mph. Authorities said the driver nearly collided with several other vehicles.
Foley stopped three times, sheriff’s officials said. During one of the stops, Lisa Maree Gaut, a passenger in the vehicle, yelled at the officer, authorities said.
The shooting occurred after Foley got out of the vehicle near his home and began walking toward the officer, sheriff’s officials said. Gaut got behind the wheel and drove next to Foley in the direction of the officer, the officials said.
The officer identified himself, authorities said, and warned Foley he was armed. He fired a warning shot, at which point Gaut steered the car at the officer, sheriff’s officials said.
“The officer fired two rounds at the vehicle,” sheriff’s Lt. Dennis Brugos said. “The male then came at the officer and put his right hand by his waistband and the officer fired at him.”
Steelers: Cornerback Ike Taylor signed a four-year contract extension, assuring the Super Bowl champions that they won’t have any unrestricted free agents after this season.
Bears: Thomas Jones will start at running back, regaining the role he lost before training camp after missing voluntary offseason workouts.
Dolphins: A day after he was cut, quarterback Marcus Vick was among eight players signed to the team’s practice squad.
“Sometimes you’ve got to take a little risk, and we’re happy it ended up like it ended up,” coach Nick Saban said.
Patriots: New England claimed wide receiver Jonathan Smith off waivers.
Rams: Running back John David Washington, the son of actor Denzel Washington, was one of five players added to the team’s practice squad.
