The father of NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers Richard Jefferson was killed in a drive-by shooting in Compton, CA Wednesday evening. Richard Jefferson Sr. was one of three men standing outside a local liquor store when a car pulled up and opened fire. Jefferson Sr. was hit in the torso several times before being transported to a local hospital where the 65-year-old was pronounced dead.

Authorities are investigating the shooting but it is currently unclear whether Jefferson Sr. was the target or not. Richard Jefferson Jr. has yet to make a public comment about the tragic situation.

Source: tmz.com