Lavar "Big" Johnson (12-3) hospitalized after shooting according to Fanhouse.com: "The...

Lavar "Big" Johnson (12-3) hospitalized after shooting according to Fanhouse.com:

"The Bakersfield Californian reports the incident occurred at a family reunion/Independance Day celebration at a residence in Bakersfield. When police arrived on the scene, five victims were found with gunshot wounds. Four were taken to a local area hospital with "minor to moderate" injuries, while the fifth was pronounced dead on the scene. The newspaper is reporting that Johnson "sustained a serious gunshot wound to his abdomen."

"It is unknown at this time whether his injuries are life or career-threatning."

HT: MMA.Fanhouse.com

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I believe Lavar is on TUF 10… I hope he fully recovers.

by Nick Thomas on Jul 5, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

According to crowbar on the UG -

"Lavar was not selected for TUF 10."

"Very sad news for me.I have traveled along in caravans including Lavar`s parents for his fights in Wargod events.I can tell you that Lavar was only shot 1 time in the stomach.I will update when I find out more."

by Nick Thomas on Jul 5, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also from crowbar

Lavar was scheduled to fight for Strikeforce on August 27th.

by Nick Thomas on Jul 5, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sucks. Good luck to Johnson.

by Foxskinrug on Jul 5, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wish he had been on TUF 10. Hope this isn’t as bad as it sounds.

by who me on Jul 5, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fekin hell.

Keep firing Assholes!

Out out, you demons of stupidity!

by Ubernoober on Jul 5, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Terrible news. I hope his injuries are not life threatening. Hes one of the better up and coming HWs.

by MMASuPreMaCy on Jul 5, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn. Get well soon, bud.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Jul 5, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs