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Terrible news recently broke as Ravens backup P/K Kaare Vedvik was in an incident last night and suffered head injuries, 105.7 The Fan has reported.
He was taken to Maryland Shock Trauma center.
BREAKING NEWS: @1057TheFan has learned #Ravens place backup kicker Kaare Vedvik was taken to shock trama last night after being involved in an incident. Vedvik sustained head injuries & had his teeth knocked out. The Ravens confirmed they are aware of his head injuries #NFL
— 105.7 The Fan (@1057TheFan) September 1, 2018
He was allegedly assaulted and robbed on Friday night.
Breaking: Ravens rookie kicker Kaare Vedvik hit a 56 yarder in preseason finale but ended up on the reserve/non football injury list today. Here's why: He's hospitalized after being assaulted and robbed overnight in the city https://t.co/6DSIXwY4Ry
— Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) September 1, 2018
The Ravens have released a statement about the incident.
“We are aware that Kaare is being treated for head wounds and we are monitoring the situation.”
.@BaltimorePolice statement on @Ravens player: pic.twitter.com/BnjgxyIlYI
— T.J. Smith (@TJSmithMedia) September 1, 2018
“This morning at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Baltimore City Fire Department requested the Baltimore Police Department in reference to an injured person. When officers arrived in the area of the 2000 block of Boone St, they located the victim, identified as Kaare Vedvik, suffering from upper body injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. At this time, we have not confirmed how his injuries occurred. The injuries are not life-threatening. Investigators are conducting follow ups in reference to this.
We are confirming his identity because everyone is aware of it already.”