May 3, 2008 7:58 am US/Eastern
NFL Star Questioned In North Phila. Shooting
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
-
-
Marvin Harrison #88 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball after a reception against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game at the RCA Dome Dec. 18, 2006 in Indianapolis.
Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Indianapolis Colts star wide receiver and Philadelphia native Marvin Harrison has been interviewed in connection to a shooting near a North Philadelphia business he owns.
The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon at about 5:00 p.m. near Playmakers bar at 25th and Thompson Streets.
According to police, one male was struck in the hand and a young child was injured by flying glass.
Sources said trouble began Saturday night at Playmakers, which is owned by Harrison. Several men, denied access to the bar, began cursing and making threats.
On Tuesday afternoon, the same men returned to Thompson Street where a scuffle, involving Harrison and others, broke out, sources said. The men left and when they returned a short time later, bullets rang out.
Police said Harrison, 35, is fully cooperating with police regarding the shooting.
"I can tell you that he (Harrison) was interviewed, why he was interviewed, that's all part of the investigation, no one is a suspect at this point," Lt. Frank Vanore said.
Police sources said ballistics tests indicated that shell casings recovered at the scene match a gun owned by Harrison.
However, sources said Harrison led detectives to the weapon, which was legally purchased, and Harrison possesses a valid permit to carry the weapon.
Sources said there is no indication that Harrison had possession of the gun at the time of the shooting nor did he know who had the gun.
Harrison graduated from Roman Catholic High School in Center City Philadelphia and played college football at Syracuse University with current Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb.
Harrison, an eight-time Pro Bowler, has 123 career touchdowns and owns numerous NFL records.
Harrison has a reputation for being quiet and hard-working. The most productive receiver in Colts history, he won a Super Bowl with Indianapolis in 2007.
Investigators are not saying who fired the bullets and so far, no charges have been filed.
(© MMIX, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)
Jessica Simpson: Then & Now
Click to enlarge
Stumble It!
