Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison has been under investigation after a shooting in a North Philadelphia bar on April 29, 2008. Reports say a gun registered to Harrison was used in the shooting, which happened outside a bar Harrison owns. Harrison has reportedly denied any involvement in the shooting, and no arrests had been made.
The alleged victim of the incident, Dwight Dixon, has filed a civil suit against Harrison, seeking $100,000 in damages.ESPN.com: Alleged victim in North Philly shooting sues Harrison
The Investigation
Philadelphia radio reporter Anthony Gargano of WIP told ESPN his unidentified source claims Harrison got into an argument with a patron at his bar, Playmakers, and escorted the man from the establishment. A short time later, gunfire erupted, and the man was hit in the hand. A young girl was also said to be hurt by shattered glass. Police later established that the weapon used in the shooting was registered to Harrison. Authorities have confirmed that Harrison was interviewed in the case, but declined further comment.
Quotes
- "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, Philadelphia police department
- ""I just walked off the practice field [at rookie minicamp] and heard about the incident, and that's all I know. We're obviously going to look into it. I haven't spoken to Marvin yet."— Tony Dungy, Colts head coach
- "We have no credible information at this time. We will not comment until we do."— Bill Polian, Colts president
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