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Report: Fight between cousins about Memphis coach Penny Hardaway leads to shooting, attempted murder charge

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A dispute between two cousins in Memphis turned physical, and then escalated into an attempted murder charge, according to Memphis’ WREG. The source of the dispute: Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway.

According to police, first responders were called after a man was shot in the chest. The victim reportedly told police he got into a fight with his cousin, Tyrone Taylor, at home over whether or not Hardaway was a good coach. The argument eventually resulted in Taylor punching his cousin, then pulling out a gun and firing.

Taylor was reportedly taken into custody on Thursday and charged with attempted second-degree murder, employment of a firearm and being a convicted felon in possession of a gun.