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Steve Foley Unarmed

By Mike Baron

Sep 6, 2006

Steve Foley, the Chargers linebacker, apparently was unarmed when he was shot in front of his suburban home by an off-duty policeman early Sunday morning. Foley will miss the entire 2006 season.

"To my knowledge, I don't believe Foley did have a weapon, even though I was told he reached into his waistband with his right hand," said San Diego County sheriff's Lt. Dennis Brugos.

The shooting occurred after Foley got out of his vehicle and began walking toward an officer after being involved in a traffic stop for speeding and weaving in and out of traffic.

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Sheriff's officials said the early morning shooting occurred after an off-duty Coronado police officer followed a suspected drunken driver. Police indicate the driver nearly collided with several other vehicles.

The officer attempted to stop the vehicle at least three times, officials said, but Foley drove away, reports the AP.

After stopping in front of his house, Foley got out of the vehicle and began walking toward the officer, officials said. Passenger Lisa Maree Gaut got behind the wheel and drove next to Foley, officials said.

The officer identified himself, police said, warned Foley he was armed and fired a warning shot, at which point Lisa Maree Gaut steered the car in the direction of the officer, according to published reports.

"The officer fired two rounds at the vehicle," sheriff's Lt. Dennis Brugos told the AP. "The male then came at the officer and put his right hand by his waistband and the officer fired at him."

There was no update Tuesday on Foley's condition. On Monday, his agent, David Levine, said Foley was hospitalized in stable condition.

He is on the non-football injured reserve list, meaning he will miss the season and forfeit his pay, which is estimated at $1.65 million.

(note from aloc) the of fduty officer followed foley 25 miles.

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