Former University of Mississippi basketball player Jamarion Sharp was arrested on charges of aggravated assault following a shooting incident in Oxford, police say. The 22-year-old is alleged to have fired a weapon during a vehicle repossession at Price Hill Park on April 26 around 5 p.m., though no injuries were reported in the gunfire.

According to the Oxford Police Department, the former senior and towering 7-foot-5 forward was swiftly taken into custody after the episode, which summoned a brisk response from law enforcement. Sharp stands accused of shooting at an individual involved in the repossession, with a disturbance that has since seen his ascent from the basketball court take a precipitous turn. The Oxford Police Department reported that Sharp's actions led to a $100,000 bond being set for his release.

During his time with the Ole Miss Rebels, Sharp had been noted for his impressive defensive prowess, having recorded 75 blocked shots in the 2023-24 season, the third-highest in team history. His transition from Western Kentucky to Oxford had been a notable storyline in his college career.

Sharp was transported and booked into the Lafayette County Detention Center after the incident. The shooting has raised questions about student-athletes pressures, even after the conclusion of their college sports tenure. As reported by an MSN article, several persons of interest were detained at the scene, but Sharp faced the serious charge in the aftermath.

Investigations into the motive behind the shooting and the full circumstances surrounding the incident continue as Sharp awaits further legal proceedings.