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Nolan King

Cain Velasquez charged with attempted murder, more after police say he targeted accused molester

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is facing six charges following his arrest for an alleged shooting on Monday in San Jose, Calif., with police releasing a “statement of facts” on the case Wednesday.

In a criminal complaint acquired by MMA Junkie through the Santa Clara County Superior Court, Velasquez has been charged with attempted murder (one count), shooting at a motor vehicle or aircraft (one count), assault with a firearm (three counts), assault with a deadly weapon (three counts), willfully discharging a firearm from a vehicle (one count), and carrying a loaded firearm with intent to commit a felony (one count).

If found guilty of attempted murder, Velasquez faces a minimum of 20 years and up to life in prison, according to the California penal code. He faces additional time if found guilty of other counts.

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