BREAKING: A University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) football player, identified as Daniel Mincey, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing two of his teammates just hours before the Blazers’ scheduled game against the University of South Florida. The incident occurred this morning at the Football Operations Center, prompting an urgent response from UAB Police.
According to university officials, the altercation took place on October 14, 2023, and resulted in injuries to both victims, who were promptly transported to a local hospital. Birmingham Fire and Rescue confirmed that the two players are currently in stable condition. UAB released a statement expressing their gratitude that the injured players are recovering, saying, “Our thoughts are with them and their families.”
The third player involved, believed to be Mincey, was taken into custody for the assault, which authorities report involved a stabbing. The investigation is ongoing, and UAB has not disclosed the names of the injured players due to privacy concerns.
Despite the serious nature of the incident, UAB has announced that the game against South Florida will proceed as scheduled at 2 p.m. today at the Protective Stadium. The university emphasized, “UAB’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of all of our students.”
Details surrounding the motivations for the attack have not yet been released. As the investigation continues, UAB has stated they cannot provide further comments at this time. This incident has raised significant concern within the UAB community and among college football fans as the team gears up for their game.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
