Breaking news on Wednesday was that former Seattle Supersonic and Cleveland Cavalier, Shawn Kemp, had been arrested and charged with a felony following a drive-by shooting in the state of Washington. Police had responded to a shots fired call that involved two vehicles near Tacoma Mall. One of the drivers had fired several rounds at the occupants of the other vehicle before the “victim vehicle” fled the area. Shawn Kemp was taken into custody without incident and a firearm was recovered from the scene. According to sources close to Shawn Kemp allegedly he had property stolen from his car on Tuesday, tracked his iPhone to Tacoma on Wednesday and when he approached the vehicle, a suspect shot at him. He fired back in self-defense.
Today we are receiving the Good News Friday news that Shawn Kemp was released from jail and no charges will be filed at this time, according to a spokesperson for a prosecutor’s office in Washington state.
“This case’s status will be ‘No Charges Filed’ pending further investigation by Tacoma Police, and Mr. Kemp will be released,”
Shawn Kemp‘s attorney released a statement on the ex-NBA star’s arrest … saying his actions were “reasonable and legally justified” when he fired a gun in a shopping mall parking lot — alleging thieves opened fire on him first.
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