Dallas Mavericks Assistant Coach Darrell Armstrong Arrested on Assault Charges

Armstrong is accused of hitting his girlfriend with a gun, threatening her, and has been placed on administrative leave by the team.

Darrell Armstrong, a Dallas Mavericks assistant coach, was arrested early Saturday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The incident reportedly involved Armstrong striking his girlfriend with a gun and threatening to shoot her during an argument after drinking.
Police responded to a call at Armstrong's residence, where the victim was found with visible injuries and stated she had been assaulted.
Armstrong has posted a $35,000 bond and is under investigation, while the Mavericks have placed him on administrative suspension pending legal proceedings.
Armstrong, a former NBA player and longtime assistant coach, has faced prior allegations of abuse, which the victim previously chose not to report.