Houston Rockets player Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested early Monday morning in New York after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, as reported by ABC News. His girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, is a current WNBA free agent who previously played for the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky.
As ABC News reports, Porter is currently in custody at the NYPD’s 17th Precinct in Midtown.
While Kevin Porter Jr. was staying at the Millennium Hotel in Times Square with Gondrezick, Porter returned early Monday morning after a night out. Apparently, his girlfriend had locked the door to their room and had become upset that the Rockets’ guard had returned so late, which prompted him to enter the room with the help of hotel security. Porter would then hit and beat Gondrezick.
According to the Houston Chronicle, the girl reportedly suffered a laceration on the right side of her face and complained of neck pain. Porter also allegedly put his hands around Gondrezick’s neck during the incident.
This is an issue that will be treated seriously not only by law enforcement but also by the NBA. The league has a strict no-tolerance policy when it comes to domestic violence and is likely to begin conducting its own investigations into the matter shortly.
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