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MMA fighter Cain Velasquez has been arrested after an alleged shooting in San Jose, California, on Monday.
According to a report an NBC Bay Area, the incident allegedly left one man shot at least once. He was taken to hospital, where his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The shooting involved Velasquez, KNTV reported, citing sources with direct knowledge of the investigation. Another man was also arrested.
Police have now confirmed that Velasquez is being charged with attempted murder.
"Units are currently at the scene of a shooting near the intersection of Monterey Hwy and Bailey Ave," a statement on the San Jose Police's official Twitter account read.
"One adult male shot at least once transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. One suspect in custody. Unknown motive or circumstances."
Units are currently at the scene of a shooting near the intersection of Monterey Hwy and Bailey Ave.
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) March 1, 2022
One adult male shot at least once transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
One suspect in custody. Unknown motive or circumstances. pic.twitter.com/fIdzsa7Iaq
Police said that the shooting was reported at 3:14 p.m. PT on Monday.
The added in a later statement posted to Twitter: "Cain Velasquez was the suspect arrested yesterday in connection with this incident. He was booked into Santa Clara County main jail for attempted murder.
"The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation at this time."
Online records seen by Newsweek show that the former UFC heavyweight champion is being held at the Santa Clara County Jail without bail.
4/ Cain Velasquez was the suspect arrested yesterday in connection with this incident. He was booked into Santa Clara County main jail for attempted murder.
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) March 1, 2022
The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation at this time. pic.twitter.com/bBuuPQytNx
Velasquez last competed in MMA in February 2019. He hasn't fought since he was knocked out by Francis Ngannou during a match at that time.
He won the UFC heavyweight title from Brock Lesnar in October 2010, before losing it to Junior dos Santos in his following fight in November 2011.
Velasquez went on a three-year hiatus from the sport after he beat Travis Browne in July 2016.
After his stint as an MMA fighter, Velasquez entered the world of wrestling and briefly worked for the WWE.
However, he was released during the COVID-19 pandemic due to budget cuts.
Velasquez's arrest comes just months after UFC Hall of Fame fighter Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell was arrested and booked in a Los Angeles-area jail on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence.
Police were called to Liddell's home in the early hours of the night according to reports where officers were said to have determined an argument between Liddell, 51, and his wife, Heidi, had turned physical.
An inmate report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at the time showed Liddell was held at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station in Agoura Hills, and his bail had been set at $20,000.
