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Chicago White Sox shortstop Uribe investigated in Dominican shooting

Chicago White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe and his brother are being investigated for their alleged involvement in the shooting of two men in the coastal city of San Cristobal, according to a newspaper report.

The incident took place on Friday night according to the El Nacional newspaper and the two victims were treated at a hospital and then released.

Uribe and his brother, Elipidio, thought that the victims walked too close to their jeep, according to a police report.

Dondolin Alessandro, a captain in the Italian Navy, suffered wounds to his stomach and hands. Antonio Gonzalez Perez, a farmer who tried to intervene, suffered a left-elbow injury but was treated and released.

A spokesman for the White Sox said the team wouldn't comment until more information was collected.

Two weeks ago, White Sox general manager Ken Williams endorsed Uribe as his shortstop for the 2007 season despite his disappointing 2006 season.

Uribe is scheduled to earn US$4.15 million next season, with the Sox holding a $5 million option or $300,000 buyout for 2008.

San Cristobal is about 25 kilometres from Uribe's home town of Bani, where he owns property.

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