Last Updated on: 2nd March 2022, 12:56 pm
Who is Cain Velasquez? Biography, Wiki
Cain Velasquez is a two-time UFC heavyweight champion charged with attempted murder after a shooting in a wealthy California city, police say.
Velasquez was arrested by San Jose Police Department (SJPD) officers after Monday and sent to the Santa Clara County Jail.
Cain Velasquez’s Age
His current age is 39 years.
Cain Velasquez Arrested For Attempted Murder
An SJPD spokesman said at the time that “an adult male” was “shot at least once” during the incident and “transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”
Velasquez was later arrested by police, who initially arrested the former mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter on suspicion of attempted murder.
Officials did not know the motive or circumstances of Monday’s shooting. They closed the intersection where the shooting took place to traffic for several hours while they investigated the scene.
Police Investigation Report
On Tuesday, police announced that Velasquez was charged with attempted murder.
No further details were released and it is unclear why the men were at the intersection. Apart from the Morgan Hill Charter School, there are no apartments or shops nearby.
The shooting took place in Morgan Hill, a wealthy Silicon Valley town. Velasquez has lived in the area for years.
The SJPD announced on Tuesday morning that the circumstances and the motive of the case are currently being investigated.
According to prison records, Velasquez is currently being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in the Santa Clara County Superior Court for the first time on Wednesday.
According to California court records, his only previous run-in with the law is a 2016 traffic ticket.
