Former New York Giants wide receiver Cody Latimer, who is currently under contract with the Washington Redskins, was arrested early on Saturday morning by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department in Colorado and charged with assault in the second degree, menacing and illegal discharge of a firearm, and misdemeanor charges of prohibited use of a weapon and reckless endangerment.
The arrest came after reports of shots fired in a Douglas County, Colorado apartment building.
A witness said they heard arguing coming from the apartment before gun shots rang out. Police say one party, identified as a minor, had suffered non-gunshot injuries.
Latimer posted $25,000 bond and was released.
“There’s an entire back story to this situation that constitutes one of the most highly provocative situations you can imagine,” said Latimer’s attorney Harvey Steinberg in a statement, via ESPN. “Please withhold judgment until all the facts of what took place that night are known.”
Latimer, a second-round pick of the Denver Broncos in the 2014 NFL Draft, spent the first four seasons of his career in Colorado before signing with the Giants in 2018.
In two seasons with the Giants, Latimer appeared in 21 games with 12 starts, hauling in 35 receptions for 490 yards and three touchdowns. He also returned 29 kickoffs for 693 yards.
“We are aware of the situation and have informed the NFL League Office,” the Redskins said in a statement, also via ESPN. “We will continue to gather more information and have no further comment at this time.”
The Redskins signed Latimer to a one-year, $1,047,500 million deal in March.
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