On Wednesday evening, the NBA world was hit with shocking news when it was reported that six-time NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp was arrested on Wednesday for his alleged role in a drive-by shooting. And now, it appears that a video from the incident has surfaced on social media.
In the video, an individual that is said to be Kemp can be seen to be yelling at somebody inside a vehicle before raising his weapon and firing a shot.
According to TMZ, witnesses say that they heard multiple gunshots before they began recording the incident with their phones. However, the video witnesses captured and shared on social only shows one shot that was fired by Kemp.
Video of Shawn Kemp pulling the trigger 😳 pic.twitter.com/JMfTxdV8Vl
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After firing the shot, witnesses say they saw Kemp driving around the parking lot and eventually ditching his gun in some bushes before talking to police.
Kemp was drafted by the SuperSonics in 1989, where he had a legendary NBA career, playing with the team through the 1996-97 season. In that time, he made five All-Star teams and was All-NBA Second Team three times.
Following his time with the Sonics, Kemp signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 1997-98 season where he was an All-Star once again. He finished his career with Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic.
[NBACentral, TMZ]
