Key takeaways:
- An 18-year-old college baseball player at Texas A&M-Texarkana was struck by a stray bullet during a game at George Dobson Field in Spring Lake Park, Texarkana.
- The student was taken to a local hospital and underwent surgery for his injuries and is currently in stable condition.
- The university released a statement expressing their concern for the student’s well-being and offering counseling services to any students affected by the incident.
An 18-year-old college baseball player at Texas A&M-Texarkana was struck by a stray bullet during a game at George Dobson Field in Spring Lake Park, Texarkana on Saturday evening.
According to a statement from Texarkana Texas Police, the bullet appeared to have come from a shooting in a nearby neighborhood to the west of the park. The student, whose name was not released, was standing in the bullpen area of the field when he was hit.
The student was taken to a local hospital and underwent surgery for his injuries. He is currently in stable condition.
The university released a statement expressing their concern for the student’s well-being and thanking the Texarkana Police Department for their quick response. They also said they are working with the police to investigate the incident.
The game between the University of Houston-Victoria and Texas A&M-Texarkana was cancelled following the incident. The university is offering counseling services to any students affected by the incident.
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