Report — Giants’ draft pick Corey Ballentine injured in fatal shooting

Wow!

Corey Ballentine, just selected by the New York Giants in the sixth round, was apparently injured in a fatal shooting early Sunday morning.

Ballentine reportedly has been hospitalized with “a non-life threatening gunshot wound.” Per WIBW’s Tyler Greever, Ballentine is “expected to make a full recovery.” The shooting took place in Topeka, Kan.

Dwane Simmons was a Washburn defensive back, a teammate and apparent friend of Ballentine’s. They were reportedly “very close.” Here is part of a statement from the college:

Any time we lose a student it is a sad occasion, but it is particularly poignant to lose a student through such a senseless act. Both Dwane and Corey have been great examples and representatives of the football team and of Washburn University in general. This was a terrible way to end a day which should have been a day of celebration and a day to look forward to Dwane’s upcoming year at Washburn and the beginning of Corey’s professional career.

Here is a statement from the Giants:

We are aware of the tragic situation and continue to gather information. We have spoken to Corey, and he is recovering in the hospital. Our thoughts are with Dwane Simmons’ family, friends and teammates and the rest of the Washburn community.

— More details as they become available

Original article: https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/4/28/18521479/report-giants-draft-pick-corey-ballentine-injured-in-fatal-shooting