Update, 1:09 p.m..: Videotape shows car that hit Jackson
A security camera outside the Club Rio strip bar captured only part of the incident, Sgt. Matthew Mount said.
The grainy image shows a side view of the car as it strikes Jackson. The rest of the incident took place outside of the camera’s view.
Police say the car is a blue 1980s model General Motors vehicle with two doors and chrome rims.
Elsewhere, Gov. Mitch Daniels had little to say about the incident when asked by reporters this morning.
Daniels said he did not know enough about the incident to comment.
“I just hope everybody’s OK,” he said.
“I just hope everybody’s OK,” he said.
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Update, 11:51 a.m.: Team cites official review, issues ‘no comment’
The Pacers issued a statement late this morning saying the team would have no comment – and neither would the four players involved in the bar fracas.
“The incident Friday morning involving some of our players is currently being reviewed by the proper authorities,” the Pacers said in a statement.
“All parties involved are cooperating with the authorities. Since this is an ongoing review of the matters that took place Friday morning, the Pacers will have no further comment at this time.”
The team scheduled practice for this afternoon at Conseco Fieldhouse.
“The four players the Indianapolis Police Department reported as being involved, Stephen Jackson, Jamaal Tinsley, Jimmie Hunter and Marquis Daniels, will not be available for any interviews under advice from legal counsel,” the statement said.
The team scheduled practice for this afternoon at Conseco Fieldhouse.
“The four players the Indianapolis Police Department reported as being involved, Stephen Jackson, Jamaal Tinsley, Jimmie Hunter and Marquis Daniels, will not be available for any interviews under advice from legal counsel,” the statement said.
Update, 11:13 a.m.: Fracas is the latest in string for Jackson
The situation was the latest in a string of incidents during Jackson’s stay with the Pacers.
He was suspended 30 games for his role in a brawl with Detroit Pistons fans at Auburn Hills two seasons ago. Last season, he constantly argued with officials and coach Rick Carlisle, and was singled out by team president Larry Bird for his negative attitude.
Bird said in May that the team’s players will shape up or play elsewhere next season. He said he was done dealing with bad attitudes, selfishness and laziness.
“They’re the ones that have to make the changes,” he said during that press conference. “If they can’t make the changes, yes, we have to look to move them.”
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“They’re the ones that have to make the changes,” he said during that press conference. “If they can’t make the changes, yes, we have to look to move them.”
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Update, 10:48 a.m.: Three men sought in Pacers fight
Police want to question three men involved in the incident.
One man is in his 20s and goes by the nickname “Dino,” Mount said. Dino is stocky, bald and was wearing a red and black cap with the letters “BB.”
Another man is his mid-20s goes by the nickname “Fingers,” Mount said. Fingers is short and has thin short hair. He also is disabled, with short arms and a thumb and two fingers on each hand, Mount said.
The third man is in his late 20s or early 30s, heavy set and bald, Mount said.
The third man is in his late 20s or early 30s, heavy set and bald, Mount said.
Update, 10:30 a.m.: Team plans statement; Jackson reflected on image
Phone calls to Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, CEO Donnie Walsh, team president Larry Bird, Marquis Daniels' agent, Jamaal Tinsley's agent, Stephen Jackson's agent were not immedately returned.
The team plans to release a statement later today. The Pacers have an afternoon practice, and players were scheduled to be available around 3:30 p.m.
Stephen Jackson talked about his image on Monday, the team’s Media Day.
"I'm one of the older guys on this team and I want to leave this game on a good note and leave a good impression on these guys,” he said.
“I came a long way to be here and I want these young guys to see the good side of me as being a good basketball player, a guy that comes and gives 110 percent to win every day and does whatever he has to do for his teammates. I've got to start playing for them now, leading by example, not doing too much talking.
“Coach (Rick Carlisle) can take me out of the game and let me know when I messed up and I've got to take it. And they'll know they've got to take it, too."
"I'm one of the older guys on this team and I want to leave this game on a good note and leave a good impression on these guys,” he said.
“I came a long way to be here and I want these young guys to see the good side of me as being a good basketball player, a guy that comes and gives 110 percent to win every day and does whatever he has to do for his teammates. I've got to start playing for them now, leading by example, not doing too much talking.
“Coach (Rick Carlisle) can take me out of the game and let me know when I messed up and I've got to take it. And they'll know they've got to take it, too."
Earlier: Gunfire follows Pacers fracas
Four members of the Indiana Pacers were involved in a shooting incident this morning at a Westside strip club, Indianapolis police said.
Stephen Jackson fired five shots from a 9-mm handgun after someone hit him in the face and tried to run him over with a vehicle outside Club Rio at about 3 a.m., IPD spokesman Sgt. Matthew Mount said.
Video from a security camera outside the club captured the car striking Jackson, Mount said. Authorities were looking for an older model blue GM car with chrome rims.
Jackson, Jamaal Tinsley, Marquis Daniels and Jimmie Hunter had argued with another group of men outside the club at 5054 W. 38th St., Mount said.
“The Pacers said there had been some problems and they tried to extricate themselves,” Mount said.
One of the men punched Jackson in the mouth and then got into a vehicle and ran into him, police said.
“He was hit in the mouth,” Mount said. “He was bloodied up pretty good.”
The attackers fled after Jackson fired his handgun. Police do not know if anyone was injured or if the bullets struck the man’s vehicle.
Jackson, who has a valid permit for the gun, was limping but refused medical treatment at the scene.
“We’re not sure if he just went over the hood or he went over the whole car,” Mount said. Jackson told officers he would seek help from the team’s medical staff and trainers.
Tinsley and Daniels also had guns in their vehicles, Mounts said, but never pulled them during the incident. Tinsley has an Indiana gun permit; Daniels has a Florida permit.
A small amount of marijuana was found in Jamaal Tinsley’s car, Mount said, but no one was arrested because the drug can not be linked to any particular person.
“There’s no way of telling whose it was, hence no arrests,” Mount said.
Prosecutors are evaluating the evidence to determine if any charges are warranted, Mount said.
Jackson joined the Pacers in 2004. The club said it planned to release a statement about the incident later today.
In a Sept. 13 interview posted on Pacers.com, Jackson said he has a positive attitude is devoted to being a role model for his teammates.
"More than us playing hard and being young guys with a lot of energy, we’ve got to be smart," Jackson said.
"We’ve got to make smart decisions on the court and off the court. We’ve got to be smarter as far as leading the young guys and watching what we do."
Jackson, Jamaal Tinsley, Marquis Daniels and Jimmie Hunter had argued with another group of men outside the club at 5054 W. 38th St., Mount said.
“The Pacers said there had been some problems and they tried to extricate themselves,” Mount said.
One of the men punched Jackson in the mouth and then got into a vehicle and ran into him, police said.
“He was hit in the mouth,” Mount said. “He was bloodied up pretty good.”
The attackers fled after Jackson fired his handgun. Police do not know if anyone was injured or if the bullets struck the man’s vehicle.
Jackson, who has a valid permit for the gun, was limping but refused medical treatment at the scene.
“We’re not sure if he just went over the hood or he went over the whole car,” Mount said. Jackson told officers he would seek help from the team’s medical staff and trainers.
Tinsley and Daniels also had guns in their vehicles, Mounts said, but never pulled them during the incident. Tinsley has an Indiana gun permit; Daniels has a Florida permit.
A small amount of marijuana was found in Jamaal Tinsley’s car, Mount said, but no one was arrested because the drug can not be linked to any particular person.
“There’s no way of telling whose it was, hence no arrests,” Mount said.
Prosecutors are evaluating the evidence to determine if any charges are warranted, Mount said.
Jackson joined the Pacers in 2004. The club said it planned to release a statement about the incident later today.
In a Sept. 13 interview posted on Pacers.com, Jackson said he has a positive attitude is devoted to being a role model for his teammates.
"More than us playing hard and being young guys with a lot of energy, we’ve got to be smart," Jackson said.
"We’ve got to make smart decisions on the court and off the court. We’ve got to be smarter as far as leading the young guys and watching what we do."
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