An athlete who recently committed to play football for the University of Georgia is lucky to be alive and recovering after being shot multiple times on Monday night.
According to UGASports.com, EJ Lightsey suffered wounds to his shoulder and back, but they are not life-threatening. This shooting took place in Fitzgerald, Georgia, his hometown.
The three-star linebacker was taken to an Albany hospital in serious condition. A teammate says that Lightsey is now alert and talking and that he is scheduled for surgery soon.
The 6-foot-2, 210-pound teen was one of three inside linebacker signees in UGA’s 2022 class.
Lightsey is the No. 44 linebacker and No. 37 recruit from Georgia, per 247Sports’ rankings.
