Former NBA Basketball Participant Andre Emmett Fatally Shot
Former NBA basketball participant, Andre Emmett, was discovered shot and killed in Dallas early Monday morning.
Emmett, who performed for the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Jersey Nets, was sitting in his automobile when he was approached by two unidentified males with a handgun. Round 2:30 a.m., a dispute allegedly occurred when the 37-year-old tried to run away. He was shot when he tried to flee.
The New York Submit reviews a witness discovered the Dallas native’s physique on the aspect of the road a number of ft from his dwelling. Dallas Fireplace and Rescue was referred to as, however Emmett was pronounced lifeless on the hospital from a single gunshot wound.
Two assailants have been seen leaving the scene, together with a tall Black man who was reportedly carrying a purple hat. The suspects sped away in a white Chrysler 300.
BIG3 tweeted an announcement about Emmett’s loss of life, who performed within the final two seasons within the league.
Texas Tech, his alma mater, additionally shared their condolences.
Authorities are nonetheless in search of a suspect and a motive is at present unknown. His loss of life is being investigated as a murder. A reward of $5,000 is obtainable for any data that might result in an arrest.
Emmett attended Texas Tech College the place he performed basketball for 4 years. He achieved honors throughout his senior yr, ending his school basketball profession by profitable the 2004 NCAA Slam Dunk Contest. He was drafted within the second spherical of the 2004 draft because the 35th decide by the Seattle SuperSonics. After a couple of years within the NBA, the 6-foot-5 capturing guard performed abroad with the Meralco Bolts and different groups.
His final Instagram put up was a video of him and his daughter taking part in collectively.
Relaxation in peace, Andre Emmett.
