TOLEDO, Ohio — Bowling Green State University freshman basketball player Ubong Etim was shot early Saturday morning while in a vehicle on I-75 southbound, university officials confirmed.
Etim was injured, they said, but is expected to be OK.
He was with four others in the car, including two BGSU football players, Dierre Kelly and Willie Jones, who were not injured.
Etim hasn't yet played a game in a Falcon uniform. The 6'9" forward just finished up his first year in Bowling Green.
Alex Solis, BGSU Deputy Chief of Staff and University Spokesperson, released the following statement:
“Bowling Green State University is aware of the June 11 incident in Toledo involving student-athlete Ubong Etim. We remain focused on supporting him in his recovery. While other student-athletes were present in the vehicle, there were no additional injuries reported to the University. Due to an ongoing law enforcement investigation, BGSU has no further comment at this time.”
A Toledo police report noted that Etim was the only victim, and that a passing vehicle fired into their vehicle while on the interstate.
This investigation is ongoing.
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