Report: Police Conclude Broncos CB Aqib Talib Shot Himself In Leg

Dallas police have reportedly completed their investigation into the June 5 shooting of Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib, and concluded Talib shot himself in the leg, according to WFAA television.

Report: Police Conclude Broncos CB Aqib Talib Shot Himself In Leg

Dallas police will not file charges against Talib, WFAA-TV reported.

The Broncos said Tuesday that they would have no comment on the report.

When reached by ESPN and the Denver Post, a media relations representative with the Dallas Police Department would not confirm the WFAA report.

Talib suffered only a minor leg injury and has started all four games for the Broncos this season.

After shooting himself in the early hours of June 5 in Dallas, Talib avoided surgery and was released from the hospital the following day. The incident forced him to miss the Broncos’ visit to the White House to commemorate their Super Bowl 50 victory.

According to the police report, Talib said he didn’t know who shot him and that the bullet “entered into the rear of his right thigh then exited his right calf.”

A previous police report stated that a witness claimed he had been with Talib in a large group of people in a park when he heard one gunshot. The witness said he then discovered Talib on the ground and took him to the hospital.

The narrative listed on the report said Talib had been shot “by an unknown suspect.” That initial report indicated that one gram of marijuana was found during the investigation. The report did not state whether the drug belonged to Talib.

Talib had also been at a strip club earlier that night where two men were shot, but people familiar with the investigation say police could not confirm he was at the club during that shooting.

The NFL continues to investigate. Several league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter in recent days that the league had not yet reached a decision regarding whether Talib would face a suspension.

Internally, the Broncos have at least discussed what they might do if Talib were suspended for one or more games.

With regards to the potential discipline for Talib, Broncos executive vice president of football operations/general manager John Elway has repeatedly said, “We haven’t heard anything, and I don’t know what will ultimately be the decision.”

Talib, in his ninth NFL season, had three interceptions–two of which were returned for touchdowns– and 45 tackles during the Broncos’ championship season in 2015.

The three-time Pro Bowler has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots.

The Broncos (4-0) will host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, following a 7-7 road victory over the Buccaneers.

DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 01:  Aqib Talib #21 of the Denver Broncos celebrates the Broncos’ safety in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 1, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.  (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Article by Pablo Mena