Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested after allegedly placing his girlfriend with a gun throughout an argument on Valentine’s Day weekend.
Darrell Armstrong’s girlfriend suspected he was dishonest
The arrest occurred simply shortly earlier than 4 a.m. on Saturday when, in accordance with the Dallas Morning Information, Armstrong’s unidentified girlfriend was rifling by his cellphone and allegedly discovered incriminating proof of an affair.
Armstrong, reportedly inebriated, demanded that she surrender the home key, which she obliged.
Armstrong was reportedly intoxicated when he allegedly pistol-whipped girlfriend
Sooner or later, Armstrong, 56, entered the kitchen and allegedly struck the lady within the face with the gun and threatened to shoot her as he then loaded the pistol.
The lady reported fled from the house and received the eye of neighbors after which known as the police and her household. When officers arrived on the scene, they seen a bruise on her face after which went throughout the road to arrest Armstrong.
Armstrong was taken into custody with out incident. The handgun was discovered inside the house.
The lady was handled by first responders and launched. Armstrong posted the $35,000 bond and launched.
Armstrong had a notable NBA profession
“The Dallas Mavericks are conscious of an incident involving a member of our workers and are gathering all related data surrounding the incident,” the crew mentioned in an announcement Sunday obtained by ESPN. “We take this matter critically. The worker has been positioned on administrative suspension pending the end result of authorized proceedings. … We are going to chorus from additional remark whereas proceedings are ongoing.”
The NBA has not commented. They’ll launch their very own probe to manage punishment, if vital, after the case has been adjudicated.
Armstrong is remembered by old-school followers as a participant who starred with the Mavericks within the Nineteen Nineties. Most notably, on the shut of the century, Armstrong received each the Sixth Man of the 12 months and Most Improved Participant awards.