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New York Knicks forward Cleanthony Early was shot and robbed Wednesday morning, December 30, after leaving CityScapes Gentleman’s Club in Queens, New York.
According to the New York Post, Early had just left the club with a woman at around 4:20 a.m. and got into an Uber cab.
BREAKING shooting scene in Maspeth Queens where source tells us a NBA player was wounded outside strip club. pic.twitter.com/GzNFGtzQLI
— Anthony DiLorenzo (@ADiLorenzoTV) December 30, 2015The cab drove a short distance before being boxed in by three vehicles. Six ski-masked wearing thieves demanded everyone exit the cab.
Early was robbed of some money, jewelry and the gold caps on his teeth, before being shot once in the right knee, reports USA Today.
NYPD says car full of suspects cut off Cleanthony Early's #uber robbed him and opened fire. 24 y/o ok, in surgery. pic.twitter.com/sbXwcIdHgb
— Anthony DiLorenzo (@ADiLorenzoTV) December 30, 2015NYPD have uber guarded off. Cleanthony Early was in back w friend before being held up & shot in Queens. nyknicks pic.twitter.com/D5uOIQx2md
— Anthony DiLorenzo (@ADiLorenzoTV) December 30, 2015The 24-year old 2nd year player out of Wichita State underwent surgery at Elmhurst Hospital and is listed in stable condition.
The Knicks released the following statement:
"We are aware of what occurred with Cleanthony Early this morning and are relieved that he is not in a life-threatening situation," the team said. "We will not comment any further until we receive more information."
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