Lorenzen Wright found dead outside of Memphis - Ex-Sacramento King player Lorenzen Wright has been found dead beside a wooded area 15 miles outside of downtown Memphis. Wright’s mother reported the 34-year-old missing on July 22 and was last seen on July 18.Herb Wright, the NBA veteran’s father, was notified by police of his son’s death on Wednesday afternoon, Curtis Wright, the player’s uncle, told the Associated Press.
Memphis’ ABC Channel 24 Eyewitness News reports that a 911 call was received at approximately 1 a.m. on July 19 from Wright’s cell phone. The dispatcher was able to hear to expletives followed by several gunshots. A source also told Eyewitness News that Wright’s body was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
There has been no official word on the cause of death of the 13-year NBA veteran.
The family issued a statement through Lorenzen Wright’s cousin, Camella Logan: "Lorenzen's family has come together to mourn his loss and honor his legacy. We appreciate your thoughts, prayers and condolences as they are comforting at this very difficult time. Additionally, we ask that you please respect our privacy as we try to cope with his sudden loss."
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