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05/11 12:41 CDT Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after
being shot at a concert
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a
concert
LAUREL, Miss. (AP) --- Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable
condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi, school officials said
Monday.
Missouri's football program announced in a statement that Hardy was shot early
Sunday morning and that the All-America running back underwent surgery for the
gunshot wound later that day.
The Laurel (Mississippi) Leader-Call reported that the shooting happened at an
outdoor concert at a bike club in Laurel.
"There had been a scheduled concert there of some rappers, or maybe a couple of
different rappers," Laurel police Sgt. Macon Davis told the Leader-Call. "It
drew a large crowd, and then gunshots rang out at the end."
Three people of interest were in custody, Davis said.
Davis described the scene as a "melee." He said at least two people were
injured and it was a miracle others were not, according to the report.
Missouri said it would provide more information on Hardy's status as it becomes
available.
"Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family and fans,"
the statement said. "We will continue to stand beside him and his family
through this difficult time, offering our love, prayers, strength and support.
A timeline for his return to football activities is unknown at this time."
Hardy earned first-team Associated Press All-America honors last season and was
one of three finalists for the Doak Walker Award given annually to college
football's top running back. He rushed for 1,649 yards to rank second among all
Bowl Subdivision players.
Hardy is from Oma, Mississippi. He started his college career at
Louisiana-Monroe but transferred to Missouri before the 2025 season.
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