Dominican Republic authorities have identified the mastermind they believe paid hitmen to try and kill David Ortiz, who is still at large. Rolfi Ferreira Cruz, the alleged gunman, had previously shouted in court that the hit wasn’t on Ortiz and that the slugger’s clothing confused him. Police have now detained 10 suspects in connection with the shooting, which has left Ortiz bed-ridden at a Massachusetts hospital. Police said they were searching for at least two other men, including the man accused of paying the alleged hit men. DAVID ORTIZ'S ACCUSED SHOOTER, SUSPECTED COHORTS LED INTO COURT IN HELMETS, BULLETPROOF VESTS“Trust the authorities,” Ortiz’s attorney, Jose Martinez Hoepelman, said.

Source: Fox News June 18, 2019 12:33 UTC