UAB Football Player Charged with Assault After Stabbing Two Teammates
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A shocking incident has unfolded at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Football Operations Center. Daniel Mincey, a UAB football player, has been charged with aggravated assault and attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two of his teammates during breakfast on Saturday. The victims, both defensive linemen, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are receiving medical attention. According to Jefferson County jail records, Mincey was booked at 12:40 p.m. on Saturday and is currently in custody. An investigation is underway, led by UAB Police and Public Safety. The university has confirmed the incident and assured the campus community that there is no threat to safety. Mincey's background reveals that he is a grandson of Barbara Mincey and has one brother, Gerald Mincey, an offensive lineman at the University of Tennessee. The 19-year-old attended Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he played football, basketball, and javelin. Despite the incident, UAB has announced that it will proceed with its scheduled game against South Florida at 3 p.m. on Saturday in Protective Stadium, with student safety being the top priority. The university has chosen not to comment further on the incident, citing patient privacy and the ongoing investigation.
