Shannon Rich I recently found myself in a horrible situation.
The 152-fight mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran (58-90, 4 no-contests) was involved in an altercation last weekend (June 15, 2024) at 9:20 pm local time in Phoenix, Arizona, reported Fox 10 Phoenix. According to the report, police were called to a shooting involving Rich, 53, and a 32-year-old man. Alejandro SampurinaAccording to an investigation, Ricci allegedly shot and killed Sampurina in a Phoenix-Twins Falls parking lot. Ricci claims the shooting was caused by a parking issue and that Sampurina had chased him around his car with a knife.
Ricci “made a claim of self-defense consistent with witness and security footage,” and officers released him. Charges will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review.
“Rich was able to retrieve a handgun from the open door of the vehicle,” said Phoenix Police Sgt. Myra Leeson“Samprina began walking towards Ricci in a threatening manner while holding a knife. Ricci responded by firing one shot, striking Samprina.”
The last time Rich competed, he suffered a leg lock submission loss after 31 seconds. Glenn Sparb In January 2020, “The Cannon” was set to make his professional return by competing in a boxing match at the fictional QSM Promotions Rumble of Titans in Doha, Qatar. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson versus Shannon Briggs June 8, 2024.
Despite the controversy surrounding the event, Rich travelled to Doha and insists something is happening in the future.
