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Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:54 am EST

Burress facing felony charges; Pierce tried to hide gun

By Joe Zedalis

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New York Giants Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Manhattan nightclub and linebacker Antonio Pierce tried to hide the gun, police sources told the New York Daily News.

Burress is expected to be arrested on felony weapons charges in the coming days, while Pierce's attorney was in frantic discussions with cops last night to stave off criminal charges, police sources said.

Burress' latest self-inflicted wound came after he was initially turned away from the LQ nightclub in midtown because he was packing heat, police sources said. Burress, 31, who was sporting flashy jewelry and carrying loads of cash, told club management he needed the gun to protect himself, sources said.

The mercurial Giant was waved inside the crowded Latin-themed club on Lexington Ave. about midnight. He downed several drinks, making already jittery security guards more nervous about his weapon.

As Burress was being led into a VIP area, with a drink in his hand, the gun slipped down his pants leg. He reached for the weapon, but fumbled it and it went off, sources said. The bullet tore through Burress' already injured right thigh, police said.

Source: New York Daily NewsNew Window

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  1. Young Krakaw
    1. Posted by Young Krakaw Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    What an idiot
  2. davfied
    2. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    He is a disgrace not only to the Giants but the NFL. Trade his gangsta wanna be a$$ to the Cowboys so he can team up with Pacman for the repay hit. What a piece of crap these two are.
  3. Jordan M
    3. Posted by Jordan M Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:17 pm EDT

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    Completely agree davfied. Ever since the Giants gave Burress that contract, he has been nothing but trouble and the Giants are screwed now because they have to pay him. He is absolutely pathetic. I mean what kind of dumbf**k shoots himself in his own leg.
  4. thepiedphieffer
    4. Posted by thepiedphieffer Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    Im a giant fan who is not happy with plaxicos actions but the day you trade him is the day you're going to want him back...hes an amazing athlete who creates oppertunity for the whole team and has as big of an effect on the running game as he does the passing.
  5. skooter
    5. Posted by skooter Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:43 pm EDT

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    do our kids a favor and wack this guy out of the league.. i just came back from a soup kitchen in Paterson NJ with my family so they see how the majority of real people live.. he is a disgrace.. he should be giving away his time and money to what really matters in life.. lock him up with Vick
  6. skooter
    6. Posted by skooter Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:43 pm EDT

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    so all # 3 cares about is winning a football game.. let me guess you like Arod too
  7. skooter
    7. Posted by skooter Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:43 pm EDT

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    hey the piedphieffer.. donate your time, money and energy to Eva's Kitchen in Paterson NJ. find a way to say no to bad people and you will feel better
  8. skooter
    8. Posted by skooter Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:43 pm EDT

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    the Giants need Burress like they need Shockey and Barber...
  9. Marcus G
    9. Posted by Marcus G Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:43 pm EDT

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    Michael Vick might be looking for a "cellie." It is tough to be all alone during the Holiday's! His partner that was with him should be alongside him as well as being a co-conspire. What "money" can do to a person.
  10. beisbool
    10. Posted by beisbool Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    You can;t make this stuff up!
  11. aces over
    11. Posted by aces over Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:56 pm EDT

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    i am shocked i must admit...not really.....peirce tried to hide the gun....typical smokes
  12. Joe
    12. Posted by Joe Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    What a wasted life. Here's a guy who could help so many people, but he's the one in need of help. The NFL is turning into the National Felons League. No player in the league should be allowed to own a gun. No one should go anywhere they feel they need a gun for protection, except maybe your own neighborhood.
  13. Ed W
    13. Posted by Ed W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

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    Burress is a low-life. That's why the Steelers let him go to the Giants. Get rid of the thug. Pierce's problem bothers me...he made a mistake trying to help a teammate...
  14. DV
    14. Posted by DV Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    what a piece of human garbage
  15. davfied
    15. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    skooter,
    Just somebody wack him. I bet you are a Yankee hater.
  16. Older_than_Moses_Shaq
    16. Posted by Older_than_Moses_Shaq Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT

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    Too bad he didn't shoot himself in the foot. It would've been perfect symbolism for his career.
  17. FELIX CAMPITI
    17. Posted by FELIX CAMPITI Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    This guy is just a total a s s hole!!
  18. Edwin
    18. Posted by Edwin Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    Someone needs to tell these dip sticks that every Gun club trains you not to have a round in the chamber. In an emergency situation you still have time to load the round unless you have a musket in your pants. LOL!
  19. Scooter
    19. Posted by Scooter Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    What a chump. Nice work LQ Nightclub, let an unstable guy with a gun in your club because he's flashing lots of cash and jewelry, you're a bunch of [profane]s also. Too bad the bullet didn't rip through some more people in the VIP section. I can only imagine what type of characters are VIPs in that place.
  20. Scooter
    20. Posted by Scooter Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    Career Over?
    "Burress is expected to be arrested on felony weapons charges in the next few days, the New York Daily News reports. Carrying an illegal, concealed weapon in New York carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 3.5 years"
  21. DG
    21. Posted by DG Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    jigga what?
  22. mondo
    22. Posted by mondo Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm EDT

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    Edwin P #16 : I agree! this guy is not only a thug, but a stupid one ! He gives all gun owners a bad name
    John R #18: It is unlikely he will do two minutes in Jail. Although a better punishment would be for him to have shot himself in a more personal, and important part of his body.
    Giants star shoots his balls off !!! lol
  23. leoleebookworm
    23. Posted by leoleebookworm Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:49 pm EDT

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    what the heck is a football rumor doin here?
  24. BG
    24. Posted by BG Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:52 pm EDT

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    great know that plaxico got shot it looks like they wont have a repeat of the suberbowl, stupid plaxico
  25. Yankees 27th World Series
    25. Posted by Yankees 27th World Series Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    here's your sign Plaxico...well, I guess we will find out what exactly what mandatory means in legalese here shortly...

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