Former NBA Star Shawn Kemp Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Assault in Tacoma Shooting

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in connection with a 2023 shooting incident in a Tacoma Mall parking lot. Initially charged with first-degree assault and additional firearm-related offenses, Kemp accepted a plea deal that allows for open sentencing recommendations, with his sentencing scheduled for August 22. The incident involved Kemp firing shots at two men inside a Toyota 4Runner after they allegedly broke into his car and stole items, with Kemp claiming self-defense. No individuals were physically harmed during the shooting, though vehicles were struck by bullets. Kemp's legal team emphasized his commitment to moving forward positively and acknowledged the self-defense aspect of the case. The two men targeted in the shooting have extensive criminal records and are incarcerated on unrelated charges.