Minnesota Vikings Team Left Concerned After NFL Star Everson Griffen Posts Disturbing Video Waving Gun
Sports fans are sending prayers while also expressing their concern for NFL player Everson Griffen after he posted a video and screenshots of text messages to social media that alleged someone was attempting to kill him early Wednesday morning.
A spokesperson for the Minnetrista Police Dept. told TMZ that Griffen had called 911 at around 3 AM claiming that “someone was inside his home and that he needed help from the police.” The spokesperson reportedly said Griffen also “told the 911 dispatcher that he fired a weapon but nobody was injured.” However, when officers arrived on scene, they did not find an intruder, adding that Griffen has refused to come out of his residence, the rep said. The spokesperson told the outlet that law enforcement and Vikings officials have been on the scene since 7 AM trying to “work with him to resolve the situation.”
BREAKING: #Vikings DE Everson Griffen has made some concerning post on his IG. Posting text messages where it seems like Everson may be in danger.
Praying everything is alright🙏 pic.twitter.com/2YQPZ1uY57
— NFC North Chat ⛈ (@NFCnorthchat) November 24, 2021
The Vikings have issued a statement to provide an update saying, “Vikings representatives and the team’s mental health professionals have been on-site at Everson Griffen’s home since early this morning and are cooperating with law enforcement,” Minnesota’s statement reads. “Our only concern at this time is the safety and well-being of Everson and his family. We will have further comment at the appropriate time.”
Head coach Mike Zimmer, also spoke out and said their only concern is his health at this time: “We’re only concerned about his well-being,” Zimmer said.
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