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Broncos' Josh Reynolds is recovering after being shot in the head and arm

Broncos' Josh Reynolds is recovering after being shot in the head and arm

The Denver Broncos said this week that wide receiver Josh Reynolds suffered “minor injuries” after he was shot in the arm and back of the head while leaving a local strip club last Friday morning.

“Josh Reynolds was the victim of a shooting in Denver on Friday and was treated for minor injuries,” the NFL team said in a statement this week. “Out of respect for the legal process, we will leave further comment on this matter to the authorities.”

Reynolds, 29, was reportedly back at the Broncos' practice facility several times this week The Denver Postwhile local news outlet 9News reported that the veteran wide receiver was back at the team building the same day the shooting occurred.

The media reports that shortly after 3 a.m. local time, Reynolds and another man were followed by two men as they left the club and were shot at while driving. Citing police documents, local news outlet 9News reported that the driver of the vehicle called 911 to report that he had been shot and that the victim became unresponsive and sounded like he was running during the 911 call.

Josh Reynolds.

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Denver police confirmed to PEOPLE that two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting. In a statement, police said Burr Charlesworth, 42, and Luis Mendoza, 35, were being investigated on charges of attempted murder and assault.

“The two adult male victims were traveling in a vehicle at the time of the shooting and eventually stopped on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 25 north of Belleview Avenue,” the police statement said. “Both victims were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.”

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Josh Reynolds.

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The Denver Gazette reported Thursday that a team source said the incident was “traumatic” for Reynolds but that he was expected to be “back on the field soon.”

The eight-year NFL veteran has been on the injured list since breaking his finger in a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 6, and the “minor” injuries from the shooting are not expected to extend his time was missing this season.

PEOPLE reached out to Reynolds' representatives for comment but did not immediately receive a response Friday morning.

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