Is Keith Appling Arrested? Details On MSU Basketball Player Rape Allegations And Detroit Shooting

MSU basketball player Keith Appling, who was once alleged for rape charges, is now a wanted suspect for the shooting of an old man.

Keith Appling is a professional American basketball player from Detroit, Michigan. He had been known to play for the Mexican club Abejas de León.

Keith is well-known basketball player known for his efforts and achievements in Michigan State University. He was also drafted by NBA in 2014 after multiple attempts.

He also has a history of getting arrested on charges of drug possession and spent 18 months jail time.

Recently, the news of him has been circulating all over the internet as he has been charged for the suspected shooting and killing of a 66 years old man in Detroit.

According to Fox 2 Detroit, The police are searching for his whereabouts as he fled the crime scene on his car after the alleged shooting. 

Detroit Police are searching for former MSU basketball star Keith Appling, naming him the suspect in a fatal shooting that happened on Saturday​

— FOX 2 Detroit (@FOX2News) May 23, 2021

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Keith Appling Rape Allegations

Keith Appling was charged with the rape and assault by a woman but had the charges dropped after investigation.

According to Detroit Free Press, Keith Appling along with his fellow teammate Adreian Payne were accused by a woman of sexual assault.

They were freshmen at the Michigan State University and had a good sports reputation. 

Later, the prosecutor declined to press charges due to the lack of evidence to support the allegation setting Keith and his friend free.

Who Is Keith Appling Wife Or Girlfriend? Is He Married? 

Keith Appling does not have a wife or girlfriend since he is not yet married. He has also not mentioned anything about his girlfriend.

As per DatingCelebs, he was claimed to single and was not involved in a relationship with anyone. He had kept his personal details as a secret and has yet to reveal them like most celebrities.

Keith is a 29 years old basketball player who helped his team win the Michigan State Championship during his junior years. He is also known for playing with Erie Bayhawks and Lakers for the NBA league.

Keith Appling As Detroit Shooting Suspect- Is He Arrested?

Keith Appling is a suspect in the recent shooting incident in Detroit and is yet to be arrested by the police for questioning.

According to Sun Herald, he had a verbal discussion with the old victim and later shot him and fled the scene by his car. The police have issued a warrant for him and actively searching around the city.

Ex-Michigan State basketball star Keith Appling a suspect in fatal shooting in Detroit

— Detroit Free Press (@freep) May 23, 2021