This week was supposed to be one of the greatest weeks of Damian Lillard's life. He and his girlfriend Kay'la Hanson had their first child, a boy, which Lillard announced on Instagram Thursday morning.
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But later Thursday night Lillard's half-brother Jahrell was shot at the Clackamas Town Center which was confirmed by KGW8 News.
Article Continues Below“Two African-American males got in a confrontation with Lillard in the parking lot that ended with the Lillard being shot, according to Sgt. Brian Jensen with the sheriff’s office. The shooting was reported at around 9 p.m.
Lillard made his way into a nearby Macy’s Home Store, where he collapsed on the floor and was given first aid, Jensen said. He was taken to a hospital but Jensen was not sure how serious Lillard’s injuries were.
The two suspects were last seen running onto Southeast Monterrey Avenue. Several cars were hit by gunfire as well, Jensen said.”
The suspects have not yet been found by police but they have been identified. For Jahrell he was taken to the hospital to have emergency surgery but is expected to recover.
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Damian Lillard left the team on Tuesday to be with his girlfriend and prepare for the birth of his child. The Trail Blazers next game is Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Lillard is expected to be back in time to play in the game.