MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minnesota football player was shot to death early Sunday, hours after playing in his first college game.
Minnesota coach Glen Mason announced the death of Brandon Hall, a 19-year-old redshirt freshman.
``To the best of my knowledge, Brandon Hall was an innocent victim,'' Mason said Sunday morning. ``Our prayers go out to Brandon and his family.''
Mason said the team canceled events scheduled for Sunday and was unsure when the team would meet again. Athletic Director Joel Maturi said counselors would be provided to the team.
Minneapolis police did not identify Hall. They reported that a man was shot to death about 2 a.m. A handgun was recovered and three men were arrested, but they have not yet been charged.
Mason said the victim was Hall, a 6-foot-5, 270-pound defensive lineman from Detroit.
Hall made one tackle in the Golden Gophers' 42-0 season-opening victory over Southwest Texas State on Saturday night.
Minnesota coach Glen Mason announced the death of Brandon Hall, a 19-year-old redshirt freshman.
``To the best of my knowledge, Brandon Hall was an innocent victim,'' Mason said Sunday morning. ``Our prayers go out to Brandon and his family.''
Mason said the team canceled events scheduled for Sunday and was unsure when the team would meet again. Athletic Director Joel Maturi said counselors would be provided to the team.
Minneapolis police did not identify Hall. They reported that a man was shot to death about 2 a.m. A handgun was recovered and three men were arrested, but they have not yet been charged.
Mason said the victim was Hall, a 6-foot-5, 270-pound defensive lineman from Detroit.
Hall made one tackle in the Golden Gophers' 42-0 season-opening victory over Southwest Texas State on Saturday night.
