Police seek Houston forward

HOUSTON — Suspended Rockets forward Eddie Griffin is being investigated by police, who were told the player beat and shot at a woman at his home.

No warrant had been issued for Griffin's arrest and police haven't found him, police spokesman Alvin Wright said Saturday. He said police just want to get a statement from Griffin.

Wright said the case will be referred to the police department's family violence unit.

"It's his word against hers and we can't find him," Wright said. "Nobody saw him do anything. There are no witnesses."

Joann Romero, 21, alleged in a call to police early Saturday that Griffin had punched her and shot at her, Wright said. She was treated at a hospital for facial injuries, he said.

Wright said officers found two shell casings and blood at Griffin's home after a male identifying himself as Griffin called police and said somebody had broken into his house. The report came about 25 minutes after Romero's call, Wright said.

When police arrived at Griffin's home, they found a relative of Griffin's and another woman. Both said they didn't see or hear anything, but the woman said Griffin and another woman had been there arguing.

Rockets spokesman Dan McKenna said the team was aware of the situation. The team suspended Griffin indefinitely Oct. 16 after he missed practices and a flight.

Griffin's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, said he has not yet spoken with the player. Hardin added he has spoken with others involved in the matter and contends no one was shot at.

Griffin has an unresolved marijuana possession charge against him stemming from an April arrest. He averaged 8.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in two seasons with the Rockets.