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Former NBA All-Star Brandon Roy was shot and wounded Saturday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lt. Joseph Garrido.

Two people opened fire, Garrido confirmed, and Roy was one of four people who suffered non-life threatening wounds. They were transported to a local hospital and released.

USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick reported that Roy was shot in the leg near his grandmother's house, a person with knowledge of the situation said.

The person requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

Roy was shielding some of the young people who were there, the person said.

Authorities were unsure of a motive at this point, but a detective unit was conducting an investigation.

"The victims indicated they were standing in front of a residence watching children play basketball when they saw the suspects walking toward them," according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department. "As the suspects approached their location, the victims heard multiple gunshots. The suspects immediately fled the area."

Roy was treated in Southern California, but has already returned to Washington state while he recovers, according to King5 TV in Seattle.

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The Portland Trail Blazers, the team Roy played for during five of his six NBA seasons, released the following statement:

“Like many others, we’re just learning of the injury suffered by former Trail Blazers player Brandon Roy in a shooting over the weekend in California. According to those reports, Brandon was wounded as a bystander, but is expected to recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brandon and his family during this time.”

Roy, a three-time All-Star and the 2006-07 Rookie of the Year, had his career derailed by injuries before retiring for the second and final time in 2013.

Roy is currently the head basketball coach at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle.