On Tuesday, investigators said that they had identified a suspect in the shooting that took place at Guadalajara restaurant in Virginia Beach the night Michael Vick was hosting a celebration for his 30th birthday. Vick, who previously had yet to be ruled out as a suspect in the case, was no longer said to be no longer considered as such by police.
A day later, however, Virginia Commonwealth's attorney Harvey L. Bryant has revealed that Vick was involved in a physical altercation at the club just minutes before shots were fired.
"The investigation shows he was not physically present when the shooting took place," said Bryant. "There were some confrontations between individuals and between groups and Michael Vick was involved in one of those confrontations."
"[It was] a confrontation that involved shouting, words passing, some bumping."
Vick had to be restrained by friends, Bryant said, who put Vick back in the limo, but he then got out to confront a person that Bryant will not identify.
The claim won't restore Vick to being a suspect in the case, but it shows how close the Eagles quarterback came to being involved in the shooting, were it not for the intervention of friends. Police have said that they know who likely pulled the trigger that night, but because uncooperative witnesses have made authorities unable to gather sufficient evidence, they will not pursue charges pending further developments.
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I think this headline is a little misleading or at the least that this article doesn’t give a full scope. Yes, MV was in an altercation. Yes, that happens at a lot of bars, clubs and lounges at 2 AM. Yes, Mike Vick should use better judgment and not put himself in these situations.
BUT, the local DA came out today and said Michael Vick was not involved in any sort of altercation that would seem to lead to a shooting. He also said MV was fully cooperative and truthful throughout the investigation and was not involved with the shooting. It is important to report that there was an altercation, but it should also be reported that a prosecutor would come out and vouch for his story, integrity in the interview process, and end the connection between MV and a major crime (a shooting, not a bar room brawl/argument).
by jpmchugh77 on Jul 8, 2010 2:02 AM EDT reply actions
You're right...
a multi-millionaire football player who got banned from the NFL for killing dogs for profit and lying about it should totally expect to get into an altercation at a lot of bars, clubs, and lounges @ 2AM. Oh and the guy who flipped on him just accidentally fell on a gun right outside the club MV was at just a few minutes after MV left? We should totally think that this old dog has learned new tricks…
Once a thug…always a thug…4 Life! Can’t wait for the 30 on 30 episode on MV!
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by Robertpz on Jul 8, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
uncooperative witnesses
you mean typical black people?
please call me racist….because the fact that reality is what it is seems to make me laugh because u call it racist….fools.
by Sammallory on Jul 8, 2010 4:31 PM EDT reply actions
wow, didn't know racism and bigotry was allowed on SB Nation.
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by MrDollarBills on Jul 9, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not.
And this fine gentleman has been banned.
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