Rumble in the Garden · Jun 1, 2016
Former SJU guard Rysheed Jordan arrested for attempted murder, robbery
The Philadelphia native capped a remarkable fall.Former five-star recruit and former St. John's point guard Rysheed Jordan was arrested on charges of attempted murder and robbery (amongst other offenses) in connection with a shooting in North Philadelphia on May 27.
ABC6 in Philadelphia is reporting that Jordan and two other suspects set up a meeting with three men to sell a cellphone. Jordan and the two suspects attempted to rob the victims during the meeting, which resulted in Jordan opening fire and hitting one victim in the arm.
Police: Robbery set up over social media. Supposed to be a phone sale- when victims ran Jordan opened fire on car pic.twitter.com/CyfR9afAH7