Attempted Murder Charges Filed Against UAB Football Player Following Stabbing Incident

In a shocking turn of events, Daniel Israel Mincey, a 20-year-old football player from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two teammates inside a team facility. This incident occurred just hours before the team’s Senior Day game on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Incident Details

According to court records, Mincey attacked fellow players JaSire Peterson and Joshua Underwood with a knife around 10 a.m. at the on-campus football operations building.

• Charges Filed:
  • Attempted Murder (JaSire Peterson)
  • Aggravated Assault (Joshua Underwood)

Mincey was taken into custody shortly after the stabbing and is currently held at the Jefferson County Jail on a $90,000 bond.

Background on Mincey

• Hometown: Florida
• Career Path: Played one game for Kentucky in the 2024 season before transferring to UAB for the 2025 season.
• Current Status: His name has been removed from the university’s online roster.

Health Update on Victims

Both Peterson, a redshirt freshman from Union City, New Jersey, and Underwood, a freshman from Fultondale, Alabama, were released from the hospital on Monday. During a press conference, UAB’s Interim Head Coach Alex Mortensen expressed concern for the players and emphasized their recovery.

“They appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers,” Mortensen stated. “What’s most important to us is the well-being of our student-athletes. We are going to make sure they have every opportunity this week to get the counseling services that they need.”

Response from UAB Athletics

The incident cast a shadow over the Senior Day matchup against South Florida, which UAB lost 48-18. Athletic director Mark Ingram acknowledged the difficult decision to proceed with the game.

“Saturday was a very sad day for UAB football. We recognized the gravity of what happened Saturday morning and did very seriously consider not playing the game,” Ingram remarked. “That was not an easy decision.”

Team Solidarity

• Pre-Game Honors: Several seniors were honored despite the tragic events.
• Team Decision: The decision to play was made after confirming that both injured players were in stable condition.

Upcoming Schedule

Looking ahead, UAB’s football team, currently holding a record of 3-8, is set to conclude its season against Tulsa on Saturday.

For more information on this unfolding story, visit UAB’s official athletics page or check the latest news updates from AL.com.