Ohio State wrestler Sammy Sasso was shot on Friday night but is expected to make a full recovery, according to a report by Lehigh Valley Live.
, the shooting happened south of Ohio State’s campus at approximately 8:23 p.m. Friday night, and medics took Sasso to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in serious condition. ABC6 reported that the shooting began as a robbery attempt, citing a police officer at the scene.
Lehigh Valley Live reported that Sasso had surgery after the shooting and was in surgery again Saturday morning. A source close to the Sasso family told Lehigh Valley Live that “Sasso’s surgeon said Saturday morning that Sasso should make a full recovery and be able to wrestle again.” Ohio State wrestling coach Tom Ryan said Saturday in a statement that Sasso’s injuries are not life-threatening and that he is continuing to receive treatment at the Wexner Medical Center.
“Ohio State student-athlete Sammy Sasso was the victim of a senseless shooting incident Friday evening in Columbus,” Ryan said. “Sasso was transported to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where he is continuing to be cared for and monitored. Our coaching staff, along with members of the wrestling program and Athletics administrators, are grateful for the caregivers at WMC, thankful Sasso’s injuries are not life-threatening, and are supporting Sasso and his family.
Please send prayers and support out to Sam Sasso and his family, hopefully he comes out alright on the other side of thisOhio State athletic director Gene Smith, the Ohio State football Twitter account, the Michigan wrestling team and Nazareth High School, Sasso’s alma mater, also sent messages of support to Sasso via Twitter on Saturday.where he is continuing to be cared for and monitored.
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