Two students at the University of Alabama, who play for the football team, were allegedly stabbed by a fellow teammate Saturday morning, prior to the start of the game.
The stabbing took place at the team’s training center for the University’s team, the Blazers.
The victims were reported to be in stable condition at this time. The identity of the victims and the suspect have not been released yet.
The suspect was identified as Daniel Mincey. The victims have not been named.
Fox News Reported:
Two football players from the University of Alabama at Birmingham were allegedly stabbed by another player in an incident at the team’s training facility ahead of their Saturday game against South Florida, a university official confirmed to Fox News Digital.
The two players were attacked Saturday morning at the Football Operations Center, the training center for the Blazers’ football program.
The names of the victims, and the player in custody, were not released.
An online inquiry with the Jefferson County Jail revealed there was an inmate, Daniel Israel Mincey, who was 20 years old that was in custody. The UAB roster for the football team shows his name on the list as a freshman.
“We’re grateful to report that two players injured in an incident this morning at the Football Operations Building are in stable condition. Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover. The suspect – another player – remains in custody, and an investigation is taking place.” Fox News Reported.
According to their spokesperson, the University made the decision to still play the scheduled game against South Florida, even though the stabbing took place shortly before.
The school’s spokesperson also had explained that their top concern is keeping the students safe. They were not able to provide more details on the victims and the suspect due to the ongoing investigation.
This is a developing story. Please check back for further updates.
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