Missouri RB Hardy stable after Mississippi shooting

Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after sustaining a gunshot wound at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday morning, university officials confirmed Monday.

The school's athletic department released a statement detailing the incident, noting that Hardy underwent surgery later that day in Mississippi. "Mizzou Football student-athlete Ahmad Hardy was a victim of a shooting at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday morning and sustained a gunshot wound," the statement said. "Ahmad underwent surgery Sunday in Mississippi and is in stable condition. Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family and fans. We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, offering our love, prayers, strength and support. A timeline for his return to football activities is unknown at this time. Mizzou Athletics will provide more information on his status when it becomes available."

Details about the shooting remain limited, with no immediate information released on suspects or circumstances leading to the event. Hardy, a native of Oma, Mississippi, was attending the concert in his home state when the incident occurred.