Louisville's Kemari Averett Arrested For Putting Gun To Girlfriend's Head, Threatening To Kill Her

Louisville sophomore tight end Kemari Averett was suspended from the team today after being arrested with first-degree wanton endangerment and fourth-degree assault. Averett is accused of grabbing his girlfriend's hair, putting a gun to her head, and threatening to kill her because he thought she had stolen his laptop. He is currently being held in Louisville jail on $ 10,000 bond.

The police report refers to Averett as the father of the alleged victim's baby, though he apparently denies that he even knows her. According to the report, Averett went to work on Sunday night. He left his backpack there, and he returned it, he noticed that his laptop was not inside. That's when he apparently approached her in her life and made threats on her life.

She told Averett she was not aware of the laptop was missing. Police said Averett then came to the woman, and said, "(expletive), I will kill you."

Averett then told her to return to her hometown, and "I'll have my people looking for you," police said. He also told the audience that, "I should try to whip your (expletive) for running your mouth," the quote said.

Averett was indefinitely suspended from the team today, and coach Bobby Petrino noted his efforts to "develop a culture of accountability that everyone in our program must live up to." Averett, who has two touchdowns this year, pleaded not guilty, and his next short appearance is scheduled for Oct. 26.