Ohio State Buckeyes recruit Jamel Turner shot

[sarge87]

Jamel Turner shot; 17-year-old girl dead

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Police say an Ohio State football recruit Jamel Turner is in critical condition and a 17-year-old girl is dead after both were shot multiple times early Saturday morning in Youngstown.

 

Turner, a defensive end who played high school ball at Ursuline High School in his native Youngstown, signed with the Buckeyes in February.

 

Coach Jim Tressel issued a statement Saturday night saying, "I'm so sad to hear of Jamel's misfortune. I have not communicated with Jamel, but am certainly praying for him at this time."

 

Turner was ruled academically ineligible before graduating from Ursuline, and enrolled at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy, where he played football last fall. But he left the academy earlier this year.

 

A parent shouldn't have to bury their children. This just senseless violence and very sad for the families.

[Enhance]

This really is sad news.

 

But, I really do hope this kid didn't knowingly put himself in a situation like this. I hope it was purely wrong place, wrong time.

 

Either way, sorry to Buckeye fans and sorry to Turner's loved ones.

[Scarlet Overkill]

Oh my God! That is terrible news! I hope for a speedy recovery.