Former NHL star Sean Avery has accused his 'crazy neighbor' of firing shots outside his Los Angeles home before attempting to 'frame' him with 'two hookers.' The 46-year-old Canadian, known for his controversial hockey career and later pursuits in modeling and acting, claims the neighbor shot at a car belonging to a contractor working on his property.
Avery's Social Media Account
In a video posted to Instagram, Avery described the incident: 'My crazy neighbor shot out the tires of the contractor building a new deck at the house. As this is going on, there’s a standoff at the house. He’s inside. He’s got guns.' He continued, 'He calls two hookers and tries to frame me. He sends two hookers up to the house for me - I’m not even there - as a smokescreen.'
Avery, who played for the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Dallas Stars, added with a laugh: 'The hookers… I don’t even know what’s going on with the election. F***ing Spencer Pratt [LA mayoral hopeful], the hockey game [the Stanley Cup final], the hookers… wow!'
Police Response and Custody
According to TMZ, Avery's neighbor was taken into custody on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call at Avery's Hollywood Hills home around 10 a.m. Tuesday regarding criminal threats. Reports indicate the caller accused Avery's neighbor of harassing and threatening contractors working on the home. Police found no immediate indication of threats but later received another call about possible shots fired. Neither Avery nor his wife, Hilary Rhoda, were home at the time; the couple has a five-year-old son named Nash. No injuries were reported, and one person is in custody as the investigation continues.
Previous Neighbor Disputes
This is not Avery's first run-in with neighbors. In 2022, footage emerged of Avery clashing with a group over parking. The ex-hockey star, claiming to be house-sitting, accused youngsters of blocking a driveway and threatened to break their 'windshield wipers off.' When confronted by an older man, Avery warned, 'You can kick or punch me … you’re too f***king short to actually challenge anyone.'
Avery's Controversial Career
Once dubbed 'the biggest pest in hockey' by ESPN for his cajoling, snide remarks, and stunts, Avery was suspended indefinitely in 2008 for comments about his ex-girlfriends. He said, 'I love Canada. I just want to comment on how it's become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds. I don't know what that's about, but enjoy the game tonight.'
