UAB football player faces attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing teammates
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UAB football player faces attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing teammates
"A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player allegedly stabbed two teammates on 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 of our students, the statement said. Given patient privacy and the ongoing investigation, we have no further comment at this time."
"Both wounded players were in stable condition, and the teammate suspected of stabbing them was in custody, the statement said. The university did not release the names of the players involved. We're grateful 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 taking place. AL.com reported the suspect faces charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder. The team elected to play the afternoon game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, where 29 players were being honored on Senior Day. The team's interim head coach, Alex Mortensen, said a small numbers of players chose not to play after the incident."
A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player allegedly stabbed two teammates on Saturday morning, hours before a scheduled game against the University of South Florida. Both wounded players were in stable condition. The suspected teammate was taken into custody. Names of the players were not released, citing patient privacy and an ongoing investigation. The suspect faces charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder. The team elected to play the afternoon game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, where 29 players were being honored on Senior Day. A small number of players chose not to play. UAB lost the game 48-18 to South Florida.
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