BOXING Pittsburgh native Spadafora arrested Sunday after allegedly shooting woman

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Former lightweight champion Paul Spadafora was arrested Sunday evening for allegedly shooting and critically injuring a woman earlier in the day.
Spadafora was taken into custody following a traffic stop near his home in Moon Township, police said.
Spadafora shot the woman in the chest in or near his car early Sunday morning at a gas station in McKees Rocks, just outside Pittsburgh, police said.
The 28-year-old boxer, known as the "Pittsburgh Kid," was questioned by McKees Rocks police Sunday morning but released because there was not enough evidence to press charges, according to Allegheny Police Sgt. Kearns said.
A warrant was issued for Spadafora's arrest after his release around noon, but police were unable to find him for about eight hours.
Charges
In addition to attempted homicide, Spadafora was expected to be arraigned on charges of aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and violation of firearms laws, police said.
Late Sunday evening, officials at the Allegheny County Jail said they had yet to incarcerate Spadafora.
The 20-year-old victim, whose name was not released, was shot in the chest just before 6 a.m. She was in critical condition Sunday night, Kearns said.
Spadafora's promoter, Michael Acri, said the boxer told police a man approached him in his car and fired a weapon, striking the woman.
Acri had no comment on Spadafora's arrest.
Spadafora's attorney, Mark Haak, said he had not spoken with his client. Another attorney for Spadafora, Fred Sproull, did not immediately return calls Sunday evening.
Spadafora was arrested last week on charges of public lewdness and intoxication after officers said they spotted him Friday urinating on a Pittsburgh street, police said.
Undefeated as a pro, Spadafora won the International Boxing Federation title in August 1999 and successfully defended his title nine times. He compiled a record of 36-0-1.
Title surrendered
Spadafora gave up the 135-pound title in June, saying he wanted to move up to the junior welterweight division.
In his last bout in March, Spadafora fought Leonard Dorin to a draw. He was heavily favored to win the match.
Spadafora made news outside of the ring last year when he posted bail for a suspected drug dealer, who was released mistakenly when the man used a fake name. Spadafora said the man was an old friend. He was not charged with wrongdoing, but police stopped Spadafora in his car and searched his house for the man.