UAB football player faces attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing teammates | College football
In a statement made by the university, it was claimed that a football player from the University of Alabama at Birmingham stabbed two teammates on Saturday morning, hours before the match against the University of South Florida.
“UAB’s top priority is the safety and well-being of all our students,” the statement said. “Given patient privacy and the ongoing investigation, we have no further comment at this time.”
In the statement, it was stated that the condition of both injured players was stable and the teammate suspected of stabbing them was in custody. The university did not release the names of the players involved.
“We are pleased to report that the two players injured in this morning’s incident 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 the investigation is ongoing.”
AL.com reported The suspect faces charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder.
The team chose to play the afternoon game at Guardian Stadium in Birmingham on Senior Day, where 29 players were honored. 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 to South Florida, 48-18.
