Marion Police confirm brother of NBA star Zach Randolph killed in overnight shooting

 
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:43 pm    Post subject: Marion Police confirm brother of NBA star Zach Randolph killed in overnight shooting

https://www.wthr.com/article/marion-police-confirm-brother-of-nba-star-zach-randolph-killed-in-overnight-shooting

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Marion Police confirm brother of NBA star Zach Randolph killed in overnight shooting

MARION, Ind. (WTHR) – Police are investigating a fatal shooting outside a bar on South McClure Street, south of downtown Marion.


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They say the victim is Roger Randolph, the brother of Marion and NBA basketball star Zach Randolph.

"This is a small town," said Andrew Morrell, who is a longtime family friend of the Randolph's. "People know right now what happened. It's circulating who did it, who was there, who saw it. At the end of the day, it's about what's right. It's about standing up for justice, standing up for what you know to be good and right and true and fair for everybody. Whenever we see injustice take place of any kind and we don't say anything about it, we're complicit and we actually become part of it."

The shooting happened at Hop's Blues Room shortly before 5:00 a.m., according to Sgt. Mark Stefanatos of Marion PD. Authorities say Zach Randolph was not there at the time.

Investigators have not released any information on what led to the shooting, but they said they believe this was not a random act and that the general public is not in danger.

An officer nearby heard the shots fired and arrived to find Randolph lying between two cars in the parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Crowds of people gathered nearby as investigators collected evidence.

"We have a lot of people down here that know them [the Randolph brothers] that have gathered and want some answers," said Stefanatos. "We are working on trying to provide them."

Police say they found two different bullet types at the scene, and that several cars were hit with gunfire.

"Right now, there's no closure because of what's happened," said Morrell. "There are kids who don't have a father anymore. There are siblings who don't have a brother anymore. There are friends who don't have a friend anymore. This hurts everybody. This community is hurting."
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 3:17 pm    Post subject:

https://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/06/17/arson-suspected-at-bar-where-zach-randolphs-brother-killed/

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Arson suspected at bar where Zach Randolph’s brother killed

MARION, Ind. (AP) Investigators have determined a fire likely was intentionally set at an Indiana bar, one day after the brother of NBA star Zach Randolph was fatally shot there.

The fire happened at Hop’s Blues Room in Marion early Sunday – less than 24 hours after 35-year-old Roger Randolph was found dead.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze that caused an estimated $20,000 in damage. Marion Fire Department Investigator Brandon Eckstein says the cause of the fire was arson.

Early Saturday, Roger Randolph died shortly after he was found shot in the parking lot of the business. Police say no arrests have been made.

Zach Randolph was a star player in Marion and now plays for the Sacramento Kings.

Authorities didn’t immediately say whether they believe Randolph’s death and the fire are related.
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