Dodgers' Padilla accidentally shot in Nicaragua

Nov 4th, 2009 - SI

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Dodgers' Padilla accidentally shot in Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor in Nicaragua accidentally shot him.

Dr. Eduardo Reguera said Padilla, who signed with the Dodgers in August, didn't need surgery after spending time at Managua's Metropolitan Hospital.

Police spokesman Vilma Reyes said on Wednesday that Padilla's pistol apparently jammed during a target shooting session late Tuesday.

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