Ex-WWE and UFC star Cain Velasquez has been arrested after being involved in a shooting in San Jose, California.
The shooting occured at 3:14 PM local time. One person was injured and taken to a hospital. The San Jose police revealed on social media that the man who was shot has less threatening injuries.
The report further stated that Velasquez has been jailed at the Santa Clara County Jail and has been imprisoned without bail.
Units are currently at the scene of a shooting near the intersection of Monterey Hwy and Bailey Ave.
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
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) March 1, 2022
It has been confirmed that former #UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez is being held in jail in relation to a shooting that took place yesterday.
No fatal injuries have been reported.
The extent of Velasquez' involvement in the shooting is currently unknown.#MMA pic.twitter.com/p5nrKFlWTS
— Sportskeeda MMA (@sportskeedaMMA) March 1, 2022
Velasquez is a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, ending his MMA career with a 14-3 record.
He then turned his attention towards pro wrestling, first appearing for Mexican promotion AAA in 2019 and then later being signed up by WWE.
