Former Memphis Tigers point guard Antonio Burks was shot in the stomach during a robbery July 20, according to ESPN.com news services. He was said to be in critical condition after undergoing surgery that night.
Burks, who also played for the Memphis Grizzlies, had internal bleeding after he and four other men were robbed in the backyard of a Memphis house where he was reportedly watching a dice game. Another man, Vincent Williams, was also shot in the stomach and in critical condition. Burks is 29.
Memphis police arrested a 16-year-old and charged with him accessory after the fact, according CBSsports.com. Police officials said they are close to closing the case.
