Anthony Gargano of WIP radio in Philadelphia is reporting on ESPN that Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison is accused of being involved in a recent shooting at a bar Harrison owns in his home town of Philadelphia.According to Gargano, police have uncovered a gun registered to Harrison in connection with the incident. Gargano reports that a fistfight broke out when Harrison escorted a man out of his bar, called Playmakers. When the man fled, gunfire was exchanged. The man's car was struck by a bullet and his hand was grazed, and a young girl suffered a minor injury when broken glass hit her, Gargano reported.
Neither Harrison nor anyone else has been arrested in connection with the incident. Gargano reports that police are awaiting witnesses coming forward, but that one witness is prepared to testify that Harrison was the shooter.
Harrison is generally known as a quiet, reserved person who does not get involved in off-field trouble.
UPDATE: Agent: 'Marvin Harrison Was Not Involved in Any Shooting. The Report Is Erroneous'
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 2)
1. Okay I just have to say that this is insane. Marvin Harrison is a great guy and I don't know him well, but I can guarantee that this is false. I cannot believe this even if it is true.
Posted at 4:19PM on May 2nd 2008 by Colts4ever
2. On Wednesday, according to the source, ballistic tests showed that the gun that had fired the shots was a custom-made Belgian weapon, and police determined that Harrison owned such a gun.
Strange. This happened in a less than nice section of North Philly.
Posted at 4:23PM on May 2nd 2008 by enrico
3. Maybe he can get traded to the jail where Michael Vick is, that team could put a scare into some nfl teams, lol
Posted at 4:24PM on May 2nd 2008 by tom cranney
4. Colts4ever- It's certainly surprising, but to guarantee its falsehood is pretty damn stupid.
Posted at 4:25PM on May 2nd 2008 by Unsilent Majority
5. That first line was from ESPN's source.
Posted at 4:25PM on May 2nd 2008 by enrico
6. I find it amusing that people who have no idea who Marvin Harrison is immediately come to his defense. Why? Because they watch him catch footballs on Sunday, and he never acts like a fool then.
They are entertainers, people. You don't know them simply because you are a fan of their work on the field and listen to their sound bites after the game.
Posted at 4:48PM on May 2nd 2008 by eeedlef
7. You never know if the witness who is accusing Marvin Harrison of shooting the person has an ax to grind or if it is miskaten idenity. There is a saying that is "The outside you see the inner person you don't."
Posted at 4:54PM on May 2nd 2008 by George B Vieto
8. I only hope that the allegations prove false. Marvin Harrison has always been the consumate professional, a great receiver, and from every indication an upstanding person. Young athletes have always been able to admire his quiet, dignified resolve. Say it ain't so, Marvin.
Posted at 5:17PM on May 2nd 2008 by Dave
9. Wake up people!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at 5:18PM on May 2nd 2008 by Terry K
10. Wake up!!!
Posted at 5:19PM on May 2nd 2008 by Terry K
11. lets wait and seeeeee
Posted at 5:27PM on May 2nd 2008 by eddieb
12. hey that the man Romo needs!!!!!! I dont care what you say .
Posted at 5:36PM on May 2nd 2008 by eddieb
13. I read a line in the article that stated "gunfire was exchanged". The word exchanged tells me somebody else fired a shot. As an owner of the establishment Harrison may well have been within his rights to not only carry a weapon, but also to protect himself with it. Let more facts come into this case.
Posted at 5:38PM on May 2nd 2008 by Phil
14. GO PATS!
Posted at 5:45PM on May 2nd 2008 by BOSTON BOB
15. If it was a Pats fan that got shot its ok.
Posted at 5:50PM on May 2nd 2008 by weasel
16. But im white ,so the odds of that r slim
Posted at 5:54PM on May 2nd 2008 by BOSTON BOB
17. A simple test for gun powder residue will determine if harrison fired the weapon. The police should get that done quickly. It is hard to beleive he's an all too typical thug but, if he did it, the Colts should drop him like a hot potato.
Posted at 6:21PM on May 2nd 2008 by don
18. I hope this gets to the Colts or Marvin..... I do understand your frustrated when people come at you..
You have to understand by steppin aside for just a sec and think before you act..... I believe in you... I know that you like to be by yourself to think because i am in the same boat... I deal with close to hundereds daily at a gas station.... I would be believe you didn't do this, but what has been said is hard not to.... Bars bring the bad out of others drinking or not..... I am not demeaning bars but people with agendas go there... That's why you see alot of accidents(not all) at them..... Set back and think, take a few days, don't hide if ya did it...... Your a good guy ..... You don't go shooting up clubs and beat people every day..... You acted out when frustrated ..... if ya did it don't be a ROGER CLEMENS OR A PACMAN JONES OR BARRY BONDS admit to the wrong and I still will love you even with this discretion!!!!
chris from naptown
Posted at 7:19PM on May 2nd 2008 by naptown rockstar
19. Another NFL "Thug'. He hid it well for a while.
Posted at 7:22PM on May 2nd 2008 by RAY
20. Ray are you clean yourself, you have never done a thing...... get in a fight with a family member or acted out to the public...... all these years he has done nothing to report......until this moment ...we all do something stupid and we all deserve forgiveness for those things when needed...
If you have done nothin all your life than so be your comment if not don't say anything!!!!!
Posted at 7:29PM on May 2nd 2008 by naptown rockstar