A former Nebraska Huskers standout and NFL player was shot in Los Angeles this morning, according to a report from TMZ Sports.
Rickey Thenarse, a former Nebraska Huskers safety, was shot following a dispute, according to TMZ Sports.
Michael J. Babcock shared the news on social media.
"Former Nebraska S Rickey Thenarse, who spent the 2011 preseason with the Seattle Seahawks, was shot (Thursday) morning in Los Angeles," he reported.
"Thenarse was hit in the stomach, but is expected to be okay after he was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. Sources say there was some drama between RT, his GF, and the father of her child. A man and a woman were seen fleeing the area in a black SUV. No arrests have been made, and detectives continue to investigate."
Thenarse was a standout recruit coming out of high school. The four-star prospect committed to the Huskers and played in Lincoln from 2006 to 2010, playing in 51 games.
He went undrafted in 2011 before signing with the Seahawks. He spent some time in training camp, recording a couple of tackles, before getting released.
It sounds like he's expected to make a full recovery.
"Thankfully, Thenarse received medical attention quickly ... and is expected to be okay," TMZ added.
"It's unclear exactly what led up to the violent incident, but sources tell us Thenarse had been in the middle of a love triangle involving his girlfriend and the father of her child ... which seems to have come to a head last week."
Our thoughts are with him and his family.
