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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31. Can we count on Roger Goodell, head of the NFL to do the right thing here? Or will he pull a Bill Bellecheat and do the slap on the wrist? Same nutjob who lets PacMan Jones back into the league, and will probably open the door for Michael Vick when he gets out of jail. See a pattern here anyone? If you dont, you're either stupid or a liar.

The NFL should have a mandatory class for all Black athletes who came from the ghetto that now that you are in the real world, the world that Obama leads now, we dont carry guns into the club, we dont abuse our pets nor our women.

Apparently these peoples parents arent doing that along the way of their lives and the NFL must. Its disgraceful how some people on this board try and make it out like its not a Black problem.

Posted at 8:05PM on Nov 29th 2008 by None for us thanks

32. TO PEOPLE WHO THINK BECAUSE HE'S BLACK THIS IS HOW WE ALL ACT. IT'S NOT RIGHT TO SAY CLASSIFY US AS ALL STUPID, AND IGNORANT . I KNOW FOR A FACT IF BRETT FAVRE OR PEYTON MANNING WAS TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS NO ONE WOULD SAY ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND THAT'S THE D@MN TRUTH.

Posted at 8:06PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Mr.Kracktastic

33. what an idiot. thank goodness the steelers got rid of him.

Posted at 8:10PM on Nov 29th 2008 by kw

34. That is straight up Gangsta to accidentally shoot yourself, Dawg!

Posted at 8:46PM on Nov 29th 2008 by bananareaper

35. You know, these guys don't know how good they have it. They get paid millions of dollars doing something they love to do. It is ridiculous how some of these players act. They need to do something else with their lives.

Posted at 10:27PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Linda

36. There is more to this story, the NFL is covering something up, but making plexiglass look like a moron. There was probably a confrontation of some kind Trying to play the MAN!!!!!

Posted at 10:35PM on Nov 29th 2008 by Janell Gavin

37. There is one group that is responsible for this - - not the crime but how this happens again and again -- and that is the NFL!!!!! It is about time for all sports write into their athletes contracts ONE STRIKE AND YOU ARE OUT FOREVER.. This is unacceptable but with all the breaks you give ALL of them, no matter what color they are, you are teaching the little boys of America it's OK, and you have a greater responsibility to America. I will NEVER support a team with people that lack character.... ARE YOU LISTENING ALL YOU TEAMS THAT MIGHT EVEN THINK OF HIRING MICHEAL VICK???????????

Posted at 11:38PM on Nov 29th 2008 by karri

38. Okay... so he has a concealed carry permit which may or may not be expired, in the state of Florida. The expiration date was in May, but Florida gives up to six months after expiration to renew.

However, NY does not recognize Florida's permit. Does Burress know that? Who knows

More importantly, the incident took place outside of the club which gets him out of any felonies related to bringing a concealed firearm into a bar. Bouncers were searching people entering the club for weapons, Burress told a bouncer he had a gun, and they went off to the side where something happened. I've heard two situations, one was something with handing the gun over to the bouncer and the other was Burress was trying to "properly" unload the firearm. I quote properly as to not take the easy joke of "he unloaded it into his leg!", as well as he obviously did not use proper proceedures for unloading a firearm.

NY and the city are not exactly the easiest place to get a concealed carry permit, however Burress has money and influence which would make it a lot easier for him than any of us "regular joes"

Posted at 11:48PM on Nov 29th 2008 by marky mark

39. Plaxico Burress a.k.a. Cheddar Bob. He's an idiot - WhoKnew?

Posted at 9:29AM on Nov 30th 2008 by WhoKnew?

40. Look, seriously the issue is not black or white. Yes, Plaxico is from the ghetto and is black but that's not what makes him a moron. What makes him a moron is a total lack of education and a tragically low IQ. Thank god we have a justice system to take criminals like him off the street. Giants will recoup the signing bonus just like the Falcons with that dog fighting trash can Michael Vick. That's the problem with people like the black or white, they are they are to stupid to realize that money and wealth come with responsibility, responsibility they obviously don't have. He has no chance of staying out of jail and his career is over. 3.5-5 for carrying a loaded gun in NYC, and he will serve as an example if nothing else. Ironically, for the 1st time in his life he might actually help the world in that regard. This world is filled with selfish nouveau riche trash like Plaxico and Vick who don't know how to act. You should all stop defending this utter moron and be thankful he didn't kill you or one of you family members with his stupidity.

Posted at 7:07AM on Nov 30th 2008 by Not a giants guy

41. What a MORON!!!...just another bit of trash to come out of Hampton Roads, VA...Yeah, our other "winner" is Michael Vick and his clan. So much for class coming out of this area!!!

Posted at 9:03AM on Nov 30th 2008 by Chris

42. To answer #38; these athletes carry guns around and have these huge entourages because it gives them inflated self importance. Most of these people could walk anywhere and no one would know or care who they are. Give them a gun, huge diamond rings, and Ho's hanging off them and people will wonder who they are. It's the only way they'll get noticed.

Posted at 11:50AM on Nov 30th 2008 by Robin

43. he may be like the rest of the big wigs and get a lawyer to get him out of it............BUT, burress has always been a Dumba$$ and it looks like he continues to want ot be a Dumba$$.....see, money solves most problems but doesn't cure STUPIDITY!!

Posted at 4:21PM on Nov 30th 2008 by mrjdwhite

44. It has been disclosed that being employed by the Giants, he was informed NOT to carry a weapon because NY has a 3 year mandatory prison sentence for anyone getting caught doing so. And he does it anyway. No regard for the law whatsoever. And for all the typical behavior comments, sad to say but this is all too common from that particular group of people. The truth is the truth. Nothing racist about it. Some people just won't comply with the laws of the land. Move over michael Vick, your roommate will be moving in soon.

Posted at 5:49PM on Nov 30th 2008 by Tired of it all

45. Hey Harvey, thanks for blocking all my messages!! Must have a miniority reading and blocking messages!! You are now getting removed from my favorites, and will no longer participate!! I hope your website falls like the Roman Empire you Liberal POS!!

Posted at 10:07PM on Nov 30th 2008 by fair...not hardly

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