Police: Two FIU football players injured by shots from campus



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Two FIU football players, running back Anthony Jones and offensive lineman Mershawn Miller, were shot down Thursday afternoon in Opa-locka, Florida. Miami Herald.

Opa-locka police chief James Dobson said Jones was shot in the face and back while Miller was hit on the arm. The state of Jones is unknown and Miller's injuries are not considered a threat to life. Both Panthers played at Miami Central High School.

Police are looking for a gray Nissan Sentra in connection with the incident.

Jones broke Saturday in the 38-28 home defeat against Indiana, rushing for 88 yards and two touchdowns in 15 runs. He was their second best runner in 2015 and 2016, but was absent in 2017 with a knee injury. Miller is a former two-star prospect who bought in 2017.

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