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Connor Bird Arrested: Larry Bird's son arrested for allegedly trying to run over his ex-girlfriend with his car

Connor Bird Monroe County Jail via CBS Chicago

(CBS) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The son of NBA legend Larry Bird was arrested over the weekend for allegedly trying to run over his ex-girlfriend with a car after an argument escalated at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind., CBS Chicago reports.

The Indy Star reports 21-year-old Connor Bird was arrested Sunday by the Indiana University police department. The two reportedly began arguing, which led Bird to throw his phone at the girl, police say, according to the paper.

Later, the argument escalated in a parking lot and Bird tried to run her over twice with his car, CBS Chicago reports.

According to the station, Bird is charged with battery with injury, criminal mischief, intimidation with a deadly weapon and possession of marijuana.

The paper reports Bird has bonded out of Monroe County Jail.

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