Six-time NBA All-Star and Seattle SuperSonics legend Shawn Kemp was arrested Wednesday in connection with a drive-by shooting in Washington state. as per online jail records,
Shortly before 2 p.m., an “argument” between people in two cars in a parking lot in the 4500 block of South Steele Street led to gunfire. According to Tacoma Police, One of the cars fled the scene, and no injuries were reported, but TPD said a gun was recovered from the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Tacoma police did not confirm Kemp’s arrest, but jail records show he was booked into the Pierce County Jail just before 6 p.m.
Kemp was a major part of Seattle’s success in the 90s. He played 14 seasons in the Association and spent his first eight years at the SuperSonics. He led Seattle to the 1996 NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan.
Kemp was selected 17th overall in the 1989 draft and was one of the few players to go directly to the NBA without playing in college.