UK Today News: Lorenzen Wright Found Dead On July 28 – Former NBA Star’s Body Found With Bullet Wounds
Lorenzen Wright Found Dead: The missing former NBA star, Lorenzen Wright, was reportedly found dead in a wooded area of Winchester Road in Memphis, yesterday, July 28, 2010. Lorenzen Wright’s mother had filed a missing report with the Collierville police, on the 22nd of July after he went missing on 19th July.
Lorenzen Wright, 34, was last seen leaving his ex-wife’s house at 2 am on July 19th after visiting his children. His wife said she is unsure who the 6’11″ former athlete left with or where he was headed.
Reports say that there was a 911 call made from Wright’s cell phone at 1:00 am on the 19th and while the caller was speaking, the dispatcher heard the sound of many gun shots.
Lorenzen Wright was an American professional basketball player who in his career spanning 13 years, played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans during this time of grief.