NBA Veteran James Harden Detained in Texas Over Gun Violation

Texas authorities took 36-year-old basketball professional James Harden into custody after finding him with a firearm positioned unlawfully inside a vehicle.

NBA Veteran James Harden Detained in Texas Over Gun Violation

Texas authorities took 36-year-old basketball professional James Harden into custody after finding him with a firearm positioned unlawfully inside a vehicle. The incident unfolded during the early hours of Saturday. Following several hours in detention, officials released the athlete, though he must appear before a judge on June 22.

Law enforcement officers approached Harden while he sat in a car and noticed his pistol placed on his lap rather than holstered at his waist. State statutes mandate that licensed carriers keep weapons secured on their person. Because the firearm was not worn on his belt, officers placed him under arrest.

Harden has spent the current basketball campaign splitting time between the Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Once crowned the league's top individual performer in 2018, the aging guard continues chasing an elusive championship ring that has so far escaped him throughout his lengthy career.

Vir: 24ur.com

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