Banged Up -- NY Giants Star Shoots Himself

Plaxico BurressHe's shot himself in the foot all season, and now it appears NY Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg last night -- with an actual firearm!

It all went down in a Manhattan nightclub called The Latin Quarter -- details of the incident are sketchy and so far a police report has not been filed.

Burress' leg injury is being reported as "non-life threatening" and he reportedly left the hospital some time this morning.

It's been a hell of a year for Plax, who was fined heavily earlier this season for ditching a team meeting.

UPDATE: We're told the police are currently at the nightclub investigating the incident.

The Giants have issued the following statement:

"We are aware of the fact that Plaxico was involved in an apparent accidental shooting last night. We have been in contact with Plaxico since shortly after the incident. Plaxico suffered a wound to his right thigh. Obviously, our primary concern is for Plaxico's health and well-being, and given the circumstances, we are relieved to say he was released from a New York City hospital at approximately 2 p.m. today. We have been in touch with NFL Security on this matter. At this point, we are attempting to gather all the facts surrounding this incident. This incident could become a matter for law enforcement officials, and because of that, we have no comment on any of the details."

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16. You can get a permit in NYC to carry concealed weapons but it is QUITE HARD to get one. I doubt they would give one to a garbage pail like Plaxico. I mean it is nearly impossible. Giants would have released it if he had one anyway. Its a real shame that the ignorant trash that fills the NFL and NBA show us why they never should have had money in the first place. Thank god for MLB.

Posted at 4:31PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Giants fan

17. What everyone is overlooking is that there is absolutely NO reason for him to go into a nightclub with a loaded gun. I doubt his life was in serious danger, because if it was, he probably wouldn't be out to begin with. It is stupid, dumb ass, hood rat, ghetto, trashy and imbecile type of behavior. "I got me big ol' diamond studs! Throwing money up in da air! Got me a $100,000 car! A big ol' house! And me a gun in my pocket!" And guess what, let me also mention I didn't have two nickels to rub together before the NFL and will probably be flat broke within 5 years after I leave the NFL, if not before. It is trashy, disgusting and, for lack of better words, very unclassy. A truely "in the know" person who has a lot of money is understated, refined and discreet. Most of the like wise "entertainers" and a lot of sports players just don't get how rediculous and stupid they look.

Posted at 5:04PM on Nov 29th 2008 by mouse trap

18. Every comment here is dumb.


Boy played with a gun....dumb too

Try coming from the ghetto into money and fame, not an easy adjustment.

Posted at 5:23PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Michelle

19. I'm with Steelers fan. Typical black behavior? How wrong of you Robin. The dude that shot up Virginia Tech was Asian. Was that typical Asian behavior? No, BAD DRIVING is typical Asian behavior. Typical black behavior is one black man shooting another black man- not shooting himself. Shooting yourself is typical WHITE behavior, like Kurt Cobain did. Get your racial stereotypes right!

Posted at 5:33PM on Nov 29th 2008 by TOMMYvaBCH

20. Michelle...I guess that makes your comment dumb, too.

Posted at 5:32PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Yuck

21. Why are all these overpaid athletes constantly toting guns around with them? Unless you're planning on using it at some point, it makes NO sense to have one. If the almighty dollar didn't rule, it would be great to see idiots like this banned from pro sports FOR LIFE if they insist on acting like criminals.

Posted at 10:23AM on Nov 30th 2008 by Dee

22. all of this nonsense is insane......"typical black behavior" was just an uncalled comment and a stereotype......anyone of any race could have commited the stupidty.......and for TMZ IS A BUNCH OF RETARDS that wasnt very mature of you to say, sounds more like ignorance.

Posted at 6:27PM on Nov 29th 2008 by mel

23. YEA SURE, BETTER THE TITLE " SHOT YOUR MOUTH OFF"

Posted at 6:35PM on Nov 29th 2008 by xmas cheer

24. So he catches the winning pass in the Superbowl and holds out for a big contract. How's that working out for you Giants fans??!! He hasn't done a damn thing all year except cause trouble. Kick him to the curb....

Posted at 6:57PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Red Neckerson

25. I disagree. This is the epitome of typical black behavior. To have a great job and to put everything in jeopardy by doing something incredibly stupid like carrying a loaded gun into a public venue. Why else do you think that 70% prison population is black, yet the black race only comprises 13% of the total population in the US. It is absolutely as stupid at robbing a bank or beating on your wife. If you do, expect bad things and in this case, looks like he just shot his career all to hell. Can't run on a bum leg einstein. It is ABSOLUTELY typical behavior of the dumb uneducated black man. Deny it and you are just as stupid. How else do you explain 95% of the black race supporting a man that thinks capitalism is a crock.

Posted at 6:40PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Democrats are evil

26. I am constantly amazed how how they let dumb racists access to computers. That is the real crime.

Apparently it it going to take several more generations in order to weed out the "lower element" still present in our human ranks. Parents teach your children and grandchildren well.

Posted at 6:55PM on Nov 29th 2008 by White in Jersey

27. We can't blame Pac Man for this one! It's a miracle he didn't accidentally kill someone or himself.

Posted at 7:09PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Sman

28. What a freaking idiot. The Giants should drop him like an illegal firearm. He is a tumor on that franchise, They can do just as well without him

Posted at 7:34PM on Nov 29th 2008 by sbsgl

29. Again, to Robin and all of the other idiots who support racial stereotypes, the only thing that is "typical behavior" is the ignorance that comes from the minds and mouths of classless white trash who have nothing better in life to do but tear down another human being.
A persons skin color has no bearing on how stupid they act!
Whites, Blacks, Asians and every other race on God's earth do stupid things and act like idiots.
Idioticy is not a "typical black behavior" but racism is!
Again, I AM WHITE..I cannot stand other whites who display such ignorance and racial intolerance!
Please do get a life or better yet go and read some scripture then come back and tell everyone what the Lord has to say about judging others and spewing hate and evil.

Posted at 7:54PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Steelers fan

30. Looks like the Ginats have their own version of a PacMan Jones. They really need to get rid of this guy.

Posted at 8:03PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Giants Fan

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