Marvin Harrison being investigated in shooting incident
Colts receiver Marvin Harrison is reportedly being investigated in a shooting that took place in Philadelphia earlier this week, according to Anthony Gargano of WIP Radio in Philadelphia.
According to the report, the incident occurred early Tuesday afternoon outside a North Philadelphia bar owned by Harrison. Harrison has yet to be arrested or charged with the crime.
"I just walked off the practice field [at rookie minicamp] and heard about the incident, and that's all I know," Colts coach Tony Dungy said Friday. "We're obviously going to look into it. I haven't spoken to Marvin yet."
According to Gargano, a source told him the alleged victim came into the bar, Playmakers, around 5 p.m. and engaged in an argument with Harrison, who was at the bar. The victim then left the bar, heading to his car, with Harrison following. Gunfire broke out, the victim was hit in the hand, and a young girl was slightly injured by flying glass from a car that apparently was hit by a bullet.
While it is very early in the investigation, this is certainly not good news for Harrison, who has one of the cleanest images of any NFL player. If police find enough evidence to arrest and convict him, it obviously spells the end of his Hall of Fame career. But, we repeat, it is very early, and we need to let the facts come out and the investigation conclude before we jump to any conclusions.