Former NBA superstar Shawn Kemp was arrested in Seattle early Wednesday morning after being involved in a shooting in a parking lot. According to the police report, Kemp was arguing with another man when he pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, striking the victim in the arm. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
Kemp was arrested at the scene and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. He was booked into the King County Jail and is currently being held without bail. Kemp's attorney released a statement saying that he is cooperating with authorities and that they will be conducting their own investigation into the incident.
Kemp, who played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1989 to 1997, was one of the most dominant power forwards in the NBA during his career. He was a six-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team three times. Kemp was known for his high-flying dunks and his partnership with Gary Payton, which helped lead the SuperSonics to the NBA Finals in 1996.
This incident is a shocking turn of events for Kemp, who has largely stayed out of the public eye since retiring from the NBA in 2003. It remains to be seen how this will affect his reputation and legacy within the basketball community.
