Who Was KPJ Dad Kevin Porter Sr? Shot To Death- Glenn Consor Apology Over Insensitive Remark

This article is about Kevin Porter Jr’s AKA KPJ father, Kevin Porter Sr, who was shot to death when he was a child.

Wizards broadcaster mentioned a shooting that involved his father humorously in his commentary. 

KPJ or Kevin Porter is a basketball player, who plays for Houston Rockets in National Basketball Association.

He showed a game-changing performance in the NBA leading to a victory over Washington Wizards.

The game was also special because it was Porter’s comeback after his suspension post a heated argument.

However, he was embroiled in another controversy when his father’s death was misinterpreted as a joke by the Wizards’ commentator.

Here is everything to know about his father’s death and his lack of empathy by Glenn Consor.

Who Was KPJ Dad Kevin Porter Sr?

KPJ Dad Kevin Porter or Bryan Kevin Porter was a prisoner in the mid-90s.

In 1993, he was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl. Porter’s father was sentenced to four and a half years in prison and was released in 1997.

When the incident happened junior Portor was only 4 years old.

Wizards commentator got so much involved in the match that he lost the touch of empathy.

His statement “Kevin Porter Jr., like his dad, pulled that trigger right at the right time” managed to create a huge noise on the internet.

Was Kevin Porter Sr Shot To Death?

Yes, Kevin Porter Sr was murdered. In 2004, the incident occurred during a bar brawl in Seattle.

While attempting to save someone in the midst of the chaos, he was shot five times and mercilessly killed.

Everyone who witnessed the fight stated that Porter was not involved in it and was attempting to resolve it.

Ayanna Porter, KPJ’s mother and senior Porter’s wife, was called and informed of her husband’s death.

Ayanna rushed to the hospital to save his life but it was already late. He had died due to deep gunshots and wounds.

Glenn Consor Apology Over Insensitive Remark

Glenn Consor was Wizards’ commentator who passed an insensitive remark concerning Porter’s father.

It was basically a mockery over KPJ’s father’s arrest incident that brought a turbine on the internet.

After a lot of drama on Twitter and questions directed toward Glenn, he has finally apologized for what he said.

He apologized to everyone, from KPJ’s family to the Rockets organization, for the insensitive remark.

He even added that he has personally approached KPJ and asked for forgiveness.