Walker found unconscious in Vegas

[DJT]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker was found unconscious on a Las Vegas street early Monday morning, the apparent victim of a robbery.

The police report of the incident says that officers responded to a report of a downed man at Winnick Avenue and Koval Lane in Las Vegas at approximately 7:19 a.m. local time.

Police spokesman Bill Cassell told The Associated Press that the officers found an unconscious male, who was then transported to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with "significant injuries." Walker remained hospitalized on Monday night.

Las Vegas television station KTNV confirmed that the Walker listed in the police report was indeed the professional football player.

A Raiders spokesman told AP the team was "in the process of gathering information" and had no further comment.

Walker was released in February by the Denver Broncos after a knee injury cut short his season. He then signed a six-year, $55 million contract with the Raiders, hoping to recapture the magic that made him a Pro Bowler with the Green Bay Packers in 2004 and helped him to 1,084 receiving yards for Denver in 2006.

I hate seeing stuff like this happen. I hope whoever did it is caught and locked up. Someone should throw away the key to.

 

[The Young One]

I feel bad for this guy. After he saw darrent williams die it just hasnt seem to be good for him.

 

[.dk92]

damn....hope the injuries aren't too serious.

 

[elcheato]

Its gotta be rough walking the streets as a known pro athlete. Most likely if you make the big bucks you are well known in sports, and that makes you a bigger target to rob.. Hopefully he gets better soon.

 

[.GR]

Hopefully nothing serious.

 

[yezzir]

That's really unfortunate. And elcheato's right, if you're a known football player like he is, you're gonna get a lot of attention, and not all of it is good. That's why he's gotta have someone he knows around him whenever he goes out, for if some <Censored> like this happens

 

[Grandy28]

I feel bad for this guy. After he saw darrent williams die it just hasnt seem to be good for him.

Yeah this is terrible. He had his best friend die in his arms and then gets beat up and robbed.

 

[.GR]

Before his beatdown:

http://photos.tmz.com/galleries/javon_walker_las_vegas#19972

 

[DJT]

more info:

LAS VEGAS -- Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker remained hospitalized with a concussion and a battered face Tuesday, one day after he was beaten, robbed and left unconscious on a Las Vegas street after a night of partying.

Police said a large amount of cash and some jewelry were taken from Walker, who suffered "a moderate concussion and significant injuries to his face."

Police Lt. Clinton Nichols said detectives are retracing Walker's activities in the hours before he was found injured Monday morning on a street off the Las Vegas Strip.

If you compare the Javon Walker story to that of late former Denver teammate Darrent Williams, there are some sad similarities, Bill Williamson writes. Hashmarks

"We don't believe this is a random act," Nichols told the San Francisco Chronicle, adding that police believe Walker was alone at the time of the attack. "They knew who he was and [Walker] presented a target.

"We did get a surveillance [video] of a vehicle and suspects that may have been involved. We know there were suspects, possibly two [but] we haven't identified anyone yet."

According to the Chronicle, Walker told police he had about $3,000 in cash and $100,000 in jewelry stolen. The jewelry included a watch, a necklace and earrings.

According to reports published Tuesday in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Walker visited a nightclub, Tryst, at the Wynn Las Vegas resort on Saturday night. He spent Sunday night at another club, Body English at the Hard Rock hotel-casino, before leaving about 3:30 a.m. Monday, according to casino spokeswoman Dorian Cantrell.

Cantrell said there were no reports of a disturbance at the club.

Nichols said detectives spoke briefly with Walker on Monday and planned a second interview Tuesday evening at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center.

A Raiders spokesman said the team was in the process of gathering information and had no further comment.

On Monday, police officer Bill Cassell said in a statement that Walker was taken to a hospital with "significant injuries" and was in fair condition.

Walker, 29, signed a six-year, $55 million deal with the Raiders after being released by the Denver Broncos in February.

Walker injured his right knee for the second time in his career last season and was limited to eight games and 26 catches in 2007.

Walker sought a fresh start after Broncos teammate Darrent Williams died in his arms in the back of a limousine on Jan. 1, 2006 in downtown Denver.

In a 2007 "Real Sports" interview, Walker said then teammate Brandon Marshall and his cousin exchanged heated words with two men who later confronted Williams and his group after taking offense when Marshall sprayed them with champagne.

The drive-by shooting remains unsolved.

Walker was a first-round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2001 and had a breakout season in 2004 with 89 catches for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns.

He tore a ligament in his right knee the next season and played only one game.

He was traded to Denver in 2006 and bounced back with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.