The Sparks guard allegedly hit her ex and pulled a gun on another man.
An alleged domestic violence incident has caused the WNBA to suspend Los Angeles Sparks player Riquna Williams without pay. According to ESPN, back in December the 29-year-old and her ex-girlfriend Alkeria Davis were involved in a violent altercation when Williams hit Davis in the head and pulled her by the hair. A police report shows that there was a man also at the location when the incident happened who was able to divide the two women and stop the argument.
However, Williams allegedly retrieved a firearm from her vehicle, pointed it at the man, and threatened to unload the weapon on him. Instead, she left the scene and the police were contacted. Months later, Williams was ficially arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and burglary with assault or battery. While detectives were conducting their investigation, the WNBA was leading their own probe, as well. Without announcing their findings, the league did share their choice disciplinary actions.
“Based on the investigation, consultation, and a careful weighing all the facts and circumstances, the WNBA determined that a 10-game suspension was appropriate,” the WNBA said. “Among other factors, the WNBA took into account the nature and seriousness the conduct at issue, including the involvement a firearm.”
The Sparks issued a statement their own, saying, “As an organization, we abhor violence any kind and specifically take domestic violence allegations very seriously. We will provide whatever resources we are allowed to help Riquna learn and grow from this unfortunate situation.” The police investigation is still ongoing, so there are those that believe the league should have waited until the formal conclusion the case before executing any disciplinary decisions.