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CrimeA University of Alabama at Birmingham football player was arrested after stabbing two teammates on campus, just hours before a scheduled game.

UAB Football Player Stabs Teammates Before Game

Violence strikes University of Alabama at Birmingham as a player stabs two teammates on game day, but the team still competes in their scheduled match.

Source: AP1 min read

In brief

In a shocking incident at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a football player stabbed two of his teammates just hours before their game against the University of South Florida. While the two injured players are reported to be in stable condition, the suspected attacker is currently in custody. Despite the tragedy, UAB chose to proceed with the game, prioritizing the acknowledgement of their seniors at Protective Stadium.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A profound incident occurred early Saturday at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) when a football player stabbed two of his teammates. The attack happened just hours before UAB’s scheduled game against the University of South Florida, as confirmed by a university statement.

The university has yet to disclose the identities of the players involved. Both wounded teammates are reported to be in stable condition, while the player suspected of the stabbing is now in custody.

The stabbing took place on campus, specifically at the Football Operations Building, an area pivotal to the team’s activities.

Interestingly, UAB decided to go ahead with the afternoon game at Protective Stadium, during which the team honored 29 of their players on Senior Day. In a formal statement, UAB emphasized that the safety and well-being of all students remains their top priority.

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