Bad Timing For WWE: Police Search Floyd Mayweather's Home For Gun After Shooting
A number of media sources reported today that the home of boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., who is scheduled to guest host tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw, was searched by Las Vegas authorities today after his car was found in the vicinity of a shooting incident at the Crystal Palace Skating Center last night.
Authorities obtained a search warrant for Mayweather's home and searched it today. There is no word at this time on any direct connection between Mayweather and the incident.
The local media in Las Vegas noted Mayweather was training for his comeback fight but did not mention his appearance tonight on Raw.
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Vegas Police Search Mayweather’s Home
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas Metro Police served a search warrant Monday at the home of Floyd Mayweather Jr. after they said the boxer’s car was found at the scene of a shooting.
Police would not say what they were looking for at Mayweather’s home. It’s unknown whether he was home when officers arrived.
The shooting happened at the Crystal Palace, a skating rink on Boulder Highway. The property, which caters to families, holds “all-day skate” events until 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Metro Lt. Patrick Charoen said no one was hurt in the shooting, but a vehicle was hit with several bullets between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Mayweather Jr. isn't named as a suspect. Charoen said witnesses only identified his vehicle, which drove away.
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More On Floyd Mayweather Situation, Family Member Comments
TMZ.com have spoken with Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s father regarding the story that police were searching his Las Vegas home today in conjunction with a shooting incident at a skating rink on Sunday. According to the elder Mayweather, the police were looking for a gun and they "ransacked" the home, but didn't find anything. The police reportedly want to talk to Floyd Mayweather Jr. about the shooting, since a car belonging to the boxer was seen at the rink on Sunday. Mayweather's father said the car was there because his son takes his children to the rink to skate on Sundays.
You can read the TMZ item by clicking here.
There's been no word on whether this will change plans for Mayweather to appear on Raw tonight.
Prior to this incident, Mayweather's appearance on Raw tonight was getting WWE some positive press, with several items appearing in different media sources. An ESPN item can be found by clicking here. A Media Life magazine item can be found at this link.
