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Two UAB Players Stabbed at Football Facility as Teammate Is Taken Into Custody

The university reports both players are stable with no threat to the campus.

Overview

  • The assault occurred Saturday morning inside UAB’s Football Operations Center, hours before the Blazers’ home game against South Florida.
  • UAB says the two injured players were taken to UAB Hospital and are in stable condition with injuries not considered life-threatening.
  • The suspect is described by the university as another player who remains in custody as UAB Police and Public Safety lead an active investigation.
  • Birmingham Fire and Rescue confirmed two people were transported to the hospital and assisted at the scene.
  • Media citing Jefferson County jail records report UAB player Daniel Israel Mincey was booked on attempted murder and aggravated assault, which has not been confirmed by the university.