the rumors ...

1. he tried to enter the VIP portion of the nightclub with a weapon. The bouncer said to get rid of the piece before entering. Burress attempted to remove the rounds when it discharged into his leg.

2. his friend / teammate was completely unaware of how Burress was shot. The friend then proceeded to drive Burress to the hospital while attempting to stop the bleeding. The unregistered handgun was unknowingly placed into the car. The driver then went from NY to NJ, crossing state lines with an unregistered handgun.

3. when Burress checked into the hospital, he attempted to use a fake name.