They Shottin’: Lamar Odom Escapes Gunfire Outside Queens Hooters

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Retired NBA star Lamar Odom made an Instagram post assuring fans that he is OK following TMZ’s reports that he was present when shots were fired outside of a Queens Hooters.

The Queens native wrote, “I was near the scene when it just happened, and not involved in any way.”

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No one was hurt, but witnesses reported seeing a man from the other group pull out a handgun and fire several shots into the air before fleeing.

No one was struck, cops said, and Odom did not appear to be the intended target or involved in the dispute, despite previous reports.

Before the incident, Odom had announced that he was moving to China. Hit the jump for that strange story.

He wrote, “Happy & proud to announce that I have a signed a global management contract with my new @NinetyPlusOfficial family,” on Instagram two weeks ago.

“I feel so happy to be writing new episodes of my life in another country that’s so huge in basketball,” said Odom, 38. “I am grateful to have you all as my supporting fans through my ups and downs.”