Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Shawn Kemp Gets Home Confinement in Gun Case
Shawn Kemp, a former basketball star, got into trouble involving a gun in a parking lot.
He thought he was shot at and retaliated.
He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, and the judge gave him 30 days of home confinement instead of jail time.
Someone involved in the incident is now suing him for causing emotional distress.
The incident might also cause problems for his cannabis business.
Kemp said he regrets his actions and wants to teach young people about making better choices.
Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp received a 30-day home confinement sentence for a gun-related incident.
The sentence stems from a parking lot shooting in Tacoma, Washington, where Kemp tracked a stolen phone.
Kemp pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, leading to a reduced sentence.
A lawsuit has been filed against Kemp, alleging emotional distress and seeking compensation for medical costs.
Kemp's cannabis business may be at risk due to the felony conviction.
- Who
- Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp was involved.
- What
- Shawn Kemp was sentenced to 30 days of home confinement for a gun-related incident.
- When
- The sentencing occurred recently, after a March 2023 incident.
- Where
- The incident took place in a Tacoma, Washington, parking lot.
- Why
- Kemp tracked his stolen phone and was involved in a shooting, leading to his conviction and sentencing.
Prosecution
Defense
Sentencing Recommendation
Prosecution
Wanted a nine-month sentence.
Defense
Judge issued a 30-day sentence.
Justification for Actions
Prosecution
Believed there was insufficient evidence to support Kemp's claims of being shot at.
Defense
Defense cited Kemp's claim and argued an empty holster was found in the defendant's abandoned car.
- Defendant
- Shawn Kemp
- Sentence
- 30 days home confinement
- Charge
- Second-degree assault
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Incident
- Parking lot shooting
- Additional
- 1 year supervised release and 240 hours community service