MARK Sanchez has been stabbed and remains in the hospital with critical injuries, according to reports.
The former quarterback was rushed to the hospital after the violent incident unfolded in Indianapolis.
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ReutersThe ex New York Jets quarterback was in Indianapolis to cover the Colts’ game for Fox on Sunday[/caption]
Police received a call around 12:30am on Saturday in downtown Indianapolis for two injured people, TMZ reports.
At least one of them, now identified by the news outlet as Sanchez, is believed to have been stabbed in the altercation.
He was then reportedly rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
It is not yet clear what led to the incident.
The No. 5 overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft was in Indianapolis to cover the Colts vs. Raiders game at the Lucas Oil Stadium for FOX Sports on Sunday.
“We are deeply grateful to the medical team for their exceptional care and support,” Fox Sports said in a statement, noting that he is stable.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, and we ask that everyone please respect his and his family’s privacy during this time.”
An early-morning stabbing in downtown Indianapolis was initially reported by local news outlet WTHR.
While it has not been confirmed that it is the same incident, details provided by Metro Police correlate to those that sources gave to TMZ.
WTHR reported that a person was detained after the violent altercation that saw one person stabbed and another with injuries “consistent with being in a physical altercation”.
The stabbing took place in an alley near Washington and Senate Avenue outside the Loughmiller’s Pub & Eatery.
Officers said that an argument broke out between two people which led to the altercation.
WTHR reported that the knife victim sustained critical injuries and was hospitalized.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Indianapolis Metro Police for comment.
The 38-year-old and his wife Perry Mattfeld announced earlier this year that they are expanding their family and are expecting twins.
Sanchez played 10 seasons in the NFL, four of which were with the Jets.
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GettySanchez and actress Perry Mattfeld are expecting twins in a matter of weeks[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
