BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The University of Alabama at Birmingham football program was rocked Saturday when authorities said a player stabbed two teammates inside the team’s on-campus facility, sending both to the hospital just hours before kickoff at Protective Stadium. The suspect, identified as redshirt freshman Daniel Israel Mincey, was arrested at the scene and faces charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder, according to law enforcement and multiple media reports.
Police responded to the Football Operations Center early Saturday morning to find two UAB players suffering from stab wounds. Medics rushed both victims to a nearby hospital, where university officials reported their injuries were serious but not life-threatening. The UAB athletic department said the team’s scheduled game against South Florida continued as planned, though several shaken athletes reportedly opted not to play.
Law enforcement described a swift response, securing the campus and ensuring there was no ongoing threat. The motive behind the attack has not been disclosed as the investigation remains active. University officials said they are cooperating fully with the authorities and focusing on student safety and welfare.
Saturday’s incident stunned the campus community and raised questions about player safety and team oversight, with UAB promising additional security measures as the case develops. No further details about the suspect’s background or the condition of the injured players have been released at the time of this reporting.