Former NBA Star Shawn Kemp Fired Gun in Self-Defense.

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp made headlines recently when he was arrested by Tacoma police for investigation of a drive-by shooting. However, his attorneys claim that Kemp acted in self-defense when he exchanged gunfire in a parking lot while trying to retrieve a stolen cell phone and other items.

Kemp, who is 53 years old, was released from jail without charges having been filed. The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office said it would not file charges pending further investigation. Kemp’s attorneys are grateful that the police didn’t rush to judgment.

In a written statement, Kemp’s attorney W. Scott Boatman said that Kemp’s vehicle was broken into on Tuesday night, and several items were taken, including an iPhone. Kemp tracked the phone’s location to an occupied car at the Tacoma Mall. When Kemp confronted the individuals inside the car, they shot at him, and he returned fire.

Boatman also said that there was not a drive-by shooting as previously reported, and that Kemp’s actions were reasonable and legally justified. “Mr. Kemp met with law enforcement at the scene in an attempt to assist in the matter,” Boatman added.

Tacoma police said they recovered a gun at the scene. The case is still under investigation.

Self-Defense Laws in California

If the events had occurred in California, self-defense laws would have come into play. California law allows people to use deadly force in self-defense if they reasonably believe that they or someone else is in imminent danger of being killed or suffering great bodily injury.

California law also allows people to use deadly force in defense of their home, but only if they reasonably believe that the intruder intends to commit a violent felony or poses an imminent threat of great bodily harm.

In addition, California law has a “stand your ground” rule, which means that people have no duty to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense. However, this rule only applies if the person is in their home or workplace, or if they are in a public place and are not engaged in criminal activity.

In conclusion, Shawn Kemp acted in self-defense when he exchanged gunfire in a Washington parking lot while trying to retrieve a stolen cell phone and other items. His attorneys are confident that his actions were reasonable and legally justified. If the events had occurred in California, self-defense laws would have come into play, and Kemp may have had a strong case for self-defense.

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