UAB football player faces attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing teammates | College football
A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player allegedly stabbed two teammates Saturday morning, hours before the team’s game against the University of South Florida, the university said in a statement.
“UAB’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of all our students,” the statement said. “Given patient confidentiality and the ongoing investigation, we have no further comment at this time.”
The two injured players were in stable condition and the teammate suspected of stabbing them was in police custody, the statement said. The university has not released the names of the players involved.
“We are pleased to report that two players injured in an incident this morning at the Football Operations Building are in stable condition,” UAB said. “Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover. The suspect – another player – remains in custody and an investigation is underway.”
AL.com reported that the suspect faces charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder.
The team chose to play the afternoon game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, where 29 players were honored on Senior Day. The team’s interim head coach, Alex Mortensen, said a small number of players chose not to play after the incident. UAB lost the game 48-18 to South Florida.
