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Two UAB Football Players Stabbed at Team Facility as Police Hold Teammate

Jail records identify Daniel Mincey on serious charges connected to the case.

Overview

  • Authorities say the incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday inside the Football Operations Center on UAB’s campus.
  • Birmingham Fire and Rescue transported two victims to UAB Hospital; both are in stable, non-life-threatening condition, according to the university.
  • UAB stated the suspect is another player who is in custody, and UAB Police and Public Safety are leading the investigation.
  • Jefferson County Jail records show UAB player Daniel Israel Mincey was booked around 12:40 p.m. on aggravated assault and attempted murder charges.
  • The team chose to play its scheduled home game against South Florida, and officials reported no ongoing threat to campus.