COLUMBUS — Officials from The Ohio State University confirm a student-athlete was injured in a shooting in the University District Friday night.
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In a statement obtained by our news partners at WBNS in Columbus, OSU wrestling coach Tom Ryan identified Sammy Sasso as the person shot in the 1300 block of North High Street last night.
Columbus Police officers were dispatched to the scene around 8:23 p.m. on initial reports of a shooting.
Sasso was found in an alley and transported to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in serious condition.
Sasso’s injuries were later described as non-life threatening, according to a post shared on Ohio State Wrestling’s social media.
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The Nazareth, Pennsylvania native was a fifth-year senior this past season. He’s a two-time Big Ten Champion and a two-time NCAA runner-up.
In a statement shared to social media, OSU Athletic Director Gene Smith said the athletic department is “grateful for the caregivers” at the Wexner Medical Center.
The shooting remains under investigation.
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