Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. Discharged from Hospital After Shooting

Police Continue Search for Suspect as Motive Remains Unclear; Expected Recovery Time is Six to Eight Weeks

Michigan State basketball player Jeremy Fears Jr. has been discharged from the hospital after being shot in the leg during a holiday break visit to his hometown of Joliet, Illinois.
The shooting occurred when a suspect armed with a handgun allegedly entered the residence where Fears was with a group of friends and began firing.
Along with Fears, a 19-year-old woman was also injured in the shooting, sustaining a wound to the pelvis. Both injuries were not considered life-threatening.
The police continue to search for the suspect and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Fears, who has appeared in all 12 of Michigan State's games this season, is expected to recover in six to eight weeks.