KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mizzou Athletics said Monday that running back Aham Hardy is recovering after being shot early Sunday morning in Mississippi.
The school said Hardy was attending a concert early Sunday morning when he was struck by gunfire. He was transported to a nearby hospital and was reported to be in a stable condition.
“Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family and fans,” the school said in a statement on social media. “We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, offering our love, prayers, strength and support.’
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The school did not immediately have a timeline on when Hardy would return to football activities.
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