NFL Free agent Antwan Odom was shot in home invasion


Former defensive end Antwan Odom Cincinnati Bengals was shot in the leg at his home in Alabama on Monday morning and a childhood friend was charged with attempted murder in the case.

Gildersleeve, surrendered to authorities Monday afternoon and was charged with attempted murder.

Gildersleeve, 28, and Odom 29 years have been friends since third grade, according to authorities and press reports.

Police said Gildersleeve fired two shots with a rifle after entering the house through an open door about 4:30 Odom ET. A shot against the wall and the other hit thigh of the Odom.

Gildersleeve and Odom twisted upon the shotgun before Gildersleeve fled the house, authorities said, according to press reports.

Deputies believe the shooting was about a woman who was until recently dating Gildersleeve. The woman was in the house during the incident, but was not injured, authorities said.

Odom suffered a minor flesh wound to the thigh, Donnie Atkinson, public relations manager has already worked with Odom.

Atkinson told the Mobile Press-Register six pillets that are still in the Odom’s thigh.

Odom was discharged from the hospital Monday after being treated.

Odom is a free agent is rehabilitating from a wrist injury suffered last season. Was released by the Bengals last month.
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