UAB Football Player in Custody After Allegedly Stabbing Two Teammates
Two University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) football players were allegedly stabbed by a fellow player at the team’s training facility just hours before their scheduled game against South Florida. Both injured players are reported to be in stable condition, and the suspect, another team member, remains in police custody.
Key Takeaways
- Two UAB Blazers football players were stabbed by a teammate at the Football Operations Center.
- Both victims are in stable condition; the suspect player is in custody.
- The incident occurred hours before UAB’s scheduled game against South Florida, which proceeded as planned.
- An official investigation is ongoing; no names have been released.
A university official confirmed the Saturday morning attack at the Football Operations Center, the primary training facility for the Blazers football program. The names of the victims and the player in custody have not been disclosed.
“We’re grateful to report that two players injured in an incident this morning at the Football Operations Building are in stable condition. Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover. The suspect – another player – remains in custody, and an investigation is taking place.”
Game Proceeds Despite Incident
The stabbing occurred just hours before UAB was scheduled to host South Florida at 3 p.m. ET. Despite the serious incident, a university spokesperson confirmed that the decision was made to play the game as planned.
University Prioritizes Student Safety
In a subsequent statement, the university emphasized its commitment to student welfare while citing privacy and the ongoing investigation as reasons for limited information.
“UAB’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of all of our students. Given patient privacy and the ongoing investigation, we have no further comment at this time.”
