Cain Velasquez Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder: Report

Cain Velasquez was allegedly the gunman in a shooting that left one man injured.

BYAlexander Cole
Link Copied to Clipboard!
2.4K Views
Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has found himself in trouble with the law on some very serious allegations. On Monday night, it was revealed by the San Jose Police Department that a shooting had taken place in Morgan Hill, California. Thankfully, the one victim of the shooting was able to escape with non-life-threatening injuries.

The surprising part of the report was that Velasquez was somehow linked to it all. At first, no one knew what his connection to the crime was, however, just about an hour ago, the San Jose Police Department offered a shocking update.

Cain Velasquez Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder: Report
Jerod Harris/Getty Images for George Lopez Foundation

Velasquez was reportedly arrested and booked for attempted murder. With these allegations in mind, Velasquez is currently at the Santa Clara County main jail, where he awaits the next steps. For now, a motive is still unknown, and the police are still trying to investigate exactly what happened here. Either way, there are still plenty of questions left unanswered.



This is a developing story that is sure to unravel over the coming days and weeks, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest information concerning this investigation.


  • Link Copied to Clipboard!
About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.