PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Alyn Breed, a guard for the Providence College men’s basketball team, was suspended indefinitely after he was accused of pointing a gun at his girlfriend, school officials said.
According to Providence police Maj. David Lapatin, Breed, 21, a junior who started eight games for the Friars this season, allegedly pointed the weapon in an off-campus apartment early Saturday, The Providence Journal reported.
He is charged with using a firearm in a violent crime, carrying a dangerous weapon during the commission of a violent crime, carrying a firearm without a license, unlawful entry of a home, domestic robbery, domestic vandalism and driving a vehicle without consent of the owner, according to the newspaper.
Police say PC's Alyn Breed illegally entered a home and pointed a gun at his girlfriend https://t.co/ykxAvKJ1Qx
— Providence Journal (@projo) April 2, 2023
Breed remained in custody on Sunday, according to the Journal. He is no longer listed on the team’s website, according to ESPN.
“It was announced (Saturday) by the Providence Police Department that Providence College student-athlete Alyn Breed was charged with several crimes for actions that occurred off-campus on Saturday, April 1,” Providence College said in a statement. “As a result of these charges, athletic director Steve Napolillo and head coach Kim English have determined that Breed is suspended from the men’s basketball team and will not be allowed to participate in any other athletic department-related activities. (Providence) will follow its student-conduct disciplinary process regarding this matter. At this time, there will not be any further comment.”
Breed will appear in court on Monday, the Journal reported.
