Shawn Kemp
Pleads Guilty To Assault Charge
… In Parking Lot Shooting Case
Published
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp has entered a plea deal with prosecutors to resolve his parking lot shooting case, as confirmed by TMZ Sports.
A representative for the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office disclosed that Kemp appeared in court on Tuesday morning and pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of assault in the second degree.
MARCH 2023
TMZSports.com
Kemp, who was initially charged with assault in the first degree, was accused of firing a gun during a dispute in a Tacoma shopping mall parking lot in March 2023.
Despite pleading not guilty and claiming self-defense, Kemp decided to plead guilty to the lesser charge of assault in the second degree. He is scheduled for sentencing on August 22.
The sentencing recommendation is open, allowing both sides to present their recommendations to the judge. It remains uncertain how much jail time, if any, Kemp might face.
Kemp, a six-time All-Star, had a successful NBA career from 1989 to 2003, primarily known for his time with the Seattle Supersonics.
