Shawn Kemp Reportedly Acted In Self-Defense, Police Audio Surfaces Online

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SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 14: Retired NBA player Shawn Kemp (L) and his son Jamon attend the FAM 1st FAMILY FOUNDATION Charity Event at The Edgewater Hotel on December 14, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for 1st Family Foundation)

The Shawn Kemp situation continues to develop.

Shawn Kemp has been hit with a massive controversy as of late. Yesterday, he was arrested in Tacoma, Washington after an alleged drive-by shooting. Overall, this is a story that immediately sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world. Following the Ja Morant news, NBA fans were simply shocked to see this go down with a legend like Kemp. Although, there are still plenty of details that we are not aware of yet. This is very much a developing story with many moving parts that are being pieced together every single hour.

According to TMZ, Kemp was trying to get back some stolen goods that were allegedly taken on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Kemp went to confront the alleged perpetrators, which then led to the alleged incident. In a video that was taken by a witness, Kemp could be seen driving off and throwing his gun into a bush. Subsequently, he found the police and immediately began talking to them as he wanted the authorities to track down the other half of the altercation. Eventually, he was arrested and booked on a felony drive-by shooting charge.

Police Audio

Now, TMZ has police audio from the situation. As you can hear above, the police say, "two subjects firing shots at each other." Moreover, it was made clear following the incident that Kemp shot his gun over five times. However, it is also now being reported that Kemp allegedly acted in self-defense. As the story goes, when Kemp approached the vehicle to get his stuff back, the alleged perpetrators shot at him. This subsequently prompted Kemp to act in self-defense. No one was hurt during the incident, and as it stands, all claims are being investigated by the authorities.

Overall, this is just an unfortunate and bizarre situation. Almost a day later, the entire thing still seems quite shocking. Fans have taken to social media with their reactions, and for the most part, the reactions have been filled with memes. Regardless, this is a developing story that will be receiving numerous updates over the coming days. That said, stay tuned to HNHH to keep yourself informed. Additionally, let us know what you think of all this, down below.

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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.