BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) football player was arrested for allegedly stabbing two of his teammates just hours before a game against the University of South Florida.
The incident took place around 10.a.m. Saturday at the school’s Football Operations Center, WAFB reports. The suspect, Daniel Mincey, was taken into custody by UAB police and booked into the Jefferson County Jail. He has been charged with aggravated assault and attempted murder.
Mincey, a redshirt freshman, transferred to UAB in May from the University of Kentucky.
The two victims were taken to UAB Hospital and are in stable condition.
Interim head coach Alex Mortensen said the team decided to play the scheduled game to honor the graduating seniors in the last home game of the season. Several players opted to sit out due to the incident.
“The team as a whole decided they wanted to play today, but we had several players who understandably chose to sit out, and we certainly respect that decision. Our priority remains the health and well-being of our student athletes, and we want to make sure they have access to take advantage of the support and resources available to them,” said interim head coach Alex Mortensen. “I’m really proud of this team. The way they came together and competed today, even with heavy hearts. This allowed our seniors to compete in their last game ever at Protective, and it’s a testament to our team’s dedication to each other and to UAB.”
Mortensen also said counseling has been made available to players who need it.
UAB Police are investigating the incident and have not released the names of the victims.
