The man who allegedly put together a plot to have David Ortiz assassinated was reportedly arrested, according to law enforcement officials in the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic National Police official Twitter account sent out a tweet on Friday stating Victor Hugo Gomez had been placed under arrest after they determined he was the mastermind behind the hit.
“National Police arrest Victor Hugo Gomez, designated as one of the intellectual authors of the attack, where former baseball player David Ortiz was injured.”
Here is Victor Hugo Gomez in a video claiming he fears for his life and proclaiming his innocence:
Here is the alleged moment he was captured:
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Ortiz, 43, played 20 seasons in the major leagues, primarily for the Red Sox.
