Shawn Kemp’s lawyers say former NBA star fired in self-defense
by Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#69MTF)
- Former Supersonics star being released following arrest
- Kemp, 53, was booked into jail on Wednesday in shooting
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp acted in self-defense when he exchanged gunfire in a Washington parking lot while trying to retrieve a stolen cell phone and other items, his attorneys said Thursday.
Kemp, 53, was arrested by Tacoma police Wednesday for investigation of a drive-by shooting but was released from jail Thursday afternoon without charges having been filed. The Pierce County prosecutor's office said it would not file charges pending further investigation.
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