The Glendale Police Department in Colorado announced in a press release (via Twitter) that it has concluded its investigation and will not charge Ja Morant with a crime due to a “lack of available evidence.”
“GPD was not able to determine that probable cause existed for the filing of any charges. … The investigation also concluded that no one was threatened or menaced with the firearm and in fact no firearm was ever located. Although the video was concerning enough to prompt an investigation, there was not enough available evidence to charge anyone with a crime,” per the statement.
Police investigated the Grizzlies star for an incident that took place over the weekend in which Morant appeared to waive a gun during an Instagram Live stream at a strip club in Glendale early Saturday morning. It was the latest in a string
of
incidents that has caused many to question Morant’s off-the-court behavior.
While it’s certainly good news for Morant that he will not be criminally charged, the NBA is still investigating the incident, and it has been reported that the league is “concerned” and has been monitoring his actions for months. The 23-year-old apologized after the Grizzlies announced that he would be away from the team for at least two games, which have now been played.
However, head coach Taylor Jenkins said there’s no timetable for Morant to return to the team, and it doesn’t sound like he’s planning on having him back Thursday versus Golden State.
