TEXAS — Ex-NBA player Andre Emmett was killed early Monday in Dallas, according to multiple reports.
Emmett was found dead by a citizen around 2:30 a.m. on the side of the road at 1800 N Prairie Avenue. The passerby contacted police.
Dallas police and Fire Rescue responded and found him suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Investigators are pursuing leads in hopes of identifying a suspect. No arrests have been made.
Emmett played two seasons with the Nets and Grizzlies.
The BIG3 is in a state of shock over the sudden and tragic death of Andre Emmett. Andre was a member of the BIG3 family for two seasons and never without a smile on his face. His kindness towards others and easy-going demeanor made him a joy to be around. pic.twitter.com/QoNJ7NH2k0
— BIG3 on CBS (@thebig3) September 23, 2019