Cain Velasquez Reportedly Shot at a Man Who Was Accused of Molesting His Relative

More details surrounding Cain Velasquez and the man he allegedly shot at.  According to reports, Velasquez allegedly shot the stepdad of a man who was accused of molesting one of his relatives.

Court documents show the alleged abuse of Velasquez's family member may have happened as many as 100 times.  The former UFC champ is now facing 15 years to life in prison if convicted of attempted murder.

BIG UPDATE: Court docs and sources confirm that ex-UFC champ Cain Velasquez allegedly shot at a man charged with molesting his relative who is a minor; the man's stepdad was hit. The accused man was released after Friday arraignmenthttps://t.co/aWndhplyOJ@mercnews @JakobRodgers

— Robert Salonga (@robertsalonga) March 2, 2022

In the Velasquez case, it was a 43-year-old man who was arrested for sexual abuse of a member of his family in a daycare center bathroom and was released. He allegedly tried to shoot the man but hit his father.

— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) March 2, 2022

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Court documents show the alleged abuse of @cainmma’s family member may have happened “100 times”.

More at 5 on @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/NV66e2ms5I

— Damian Trujillo (@newsdamian) March 2, 2022

If convicted, @cainmma is facing 15-to-life for 1st degree attempted murder.

More at 5pm @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/vW4wcn7al9

— Damian Trujillo (@newsdamian) March 2, 2022

Well that explains why Velasquez didn't use his hands and allegedly decided to use a gun.  Not that shooting someone, when it's not self defense is acceptable, but it's definitely understandable given the circumstances.