On April 28th, NBA legend Shawn Kemp was arrested and charged with attempted murder in a parking lot incident. The incident occurred in the early morning hours in a parking lot located in the city of Tacoma, Washington.
According to police reports, Kemp was involved in an altercation with another man in the parking lot. During the altercation, Kemp allegedly pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at the other man. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
Kemp was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm without a license. He is currently being held on $500,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on May 8th.
This is not the first time Kemp has been in trouble with the law. In 2008, he was arrested for DUI and in 2012 he was arrested for domestic violence. He also has a history of drug abuse and has been to rehab multiple times.
Kemp is best known for his time as a power forward for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1989 to 1997. During his time with the Sonics, he was a six-time NBA All-Star and won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1991.
Kemp’s arrest has shocked the basketball world and many of his former teammates have expressed their support for him during this difficult time. It remains to be seen what will happen next as the case moves forward.
This incident serves as a reminder that even celebrities can make mistakes and that no one is immune from the consequences of their actions. It is important to remember that everyone should be held accountable for their actions and that violence is never the answer.