Cain Velasquez: UFC Star Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

March 1st, 2022 10:03 AM

Cain Velasquez, the popular UFC fighter who also did a stint in WWE, has been arrested on an attempted murder charge following a shooting in San Jose, Calif.

Per various outlets — including NBC Bay Area and TMZ — the shooting took place yesterday (February 28) at around 3 PM PT near a high school that resulted in one man being shot and being taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Velasquez is currently in Santa Clara County Jail and has a court date tomorrow (March 2) at noon. His exact involvement in the shooting has not been confirmed.

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