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.