BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player stabbed two teammates Saturday morning, just hours ahead of the team’s game against the University of South Florida, according to a statement from the university. The football operations area on campus was the site of the stabbings, leading to immediate intervention by authorities. Both injured players were reported to be in stable condition, while their teammate who allegedly committed the act is now in police custody. In light of the event, the football team made the decision to go ahead with their game at Protective Stadium, where a special Senior Day ceremony was held to honor 29 players. The university emphasized that the safety and well-being of its students remain a top priority.
UAB Football Player Stabs Teammates on Game Day
In a shocking incident on game day, a University of Alabama at Birmingham football player has been arrested after allegedly stabbing two teammates. Both victims are currently in stable condition.
On Saturday morning, hours before the UAB football team's game against the University of South Florida, a player allegedly stabbed two of his teammates at the Football Operations Building on campus. Fortunately, both victims are reported to be in stable condition, and the suspect is now in custody. The team proceeded to play the game at Protective Stadium, honoring 29 players for Senior Day amidst ongoing concerns for student safety.
