Former National Hockey League forward Sean Avery has leveled serious allegations following a bizarre incident outside his Hollywood Hills residence. According to reports, the shooting occurred on Tuesday afternoon while renovation work was being carried out at Avery's Los Angeles home. The gunshot struck a contractor's vehicle, with at least one tire reportedly hit by gunfire. Following the unrest, police arrived at the scene and took the matter into their hands.
Neighbor Allegedly Attempted to Frame Avery
Reports suggest that a neighbor fired shots at a contractor's vehicle near Avery's home and then attempted to frame him in a chain of events. Following the incident, the neighbor is now in custody, and the situation is actively investigated and closely monitored by law enforcement. Sean Avery claims the neighbor tried to frame him after firing shots outside his Los Angeles home.
The former NHL forward had to face a disturbing incident after a fire was shot outside his LA home on Tuesday. The former player claimed that a neighbor fired shots at a contractor's vehicle and then attempted to frame him in an increasingly bizarre chain of events. During the incident, neither Avery nor his wife, Hilary Rhoda, was present when the incident unfolded.
Avery Details the Incident on Instagram
Taking to Instagram, the 46-year-old shared details about the attack near his Hollywood Hills home on Tuesday. Avery said the contractor was building a new deck. "My crazy neighbour shot out the tires of the contractor building a new deck at the house. As this is going on, there's a standoff at the house. He's inside. He's got guns," he said. Further explaining how the neighbor even tried to frame him and malign his reputation, Avery added: "He calls two hookers and tries to frame me. He sends two hookers up to the house for me, I'm not even there, as a smokescreen."
Police Response and Arrest
Meanwhile, TMZ reported that the Los Angeles Police Department received a 911 call from Avery's home around 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The website reported that the neighbor was harassing and threatening the contractors working on the renovations. But when the cops went there to check, it was all peaceful and safe. Later, they were called back around 5 p.m., when shots were fired.
Following the incident, the cops subsequently arrested the suspect, believed to be Avery's neighbor. However, no injuries were reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Background on Sean Avery
It is to be noted that Avery played all 12 NHL seasons with teams including the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, and Detroit Red Wings. He is known for his outspoken personality both during and after his playing career. He is now busy with his acting projects and was reportedly on set filming during the alleged gunplay.
