Spartans’ Fears out of healthcare facility after being shot

• Myron Medcalf, ESPN Personnel WriterDec 24, 2023, 08:10 PM ET

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Jeremy Worries Jr., the Michigan State males’s basketball freshman who suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting in his hometown early Saturday, has been discharged from the medical facility, his father revealed on social networks Sunday.A statement from regional police said an 18-year-old male and a 19-year-old lady were at a home with friends in his home town of Joliet, Illinois, when a male shooter entered the home and started to shoot. The cops statement did not determine Fears by name, however a source told ESPN that it aligns with details of the incident.Fears was shot in the thigh and the female was struck in the pelvis. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries.Fears underwent successful surgery on Saturday, the school announced.Jr is doing truly good. Released and headed

home. #blessed pic.twitter.com/Xp9vVIbZka!.?.!— Jeremy Worries( @Jfears5 )December 24, 2023 Per Joliet cops, a

suspect has not been recognized and the investigation is active. Authorities stated they do not know if the victims were the desired targets.Fears, a four-star freshman

in the 2023 class, is balancing 3.5 points per game this season.In a declaration on Saturday, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said he will continue to support Fears as he recuperates.”Jeremy underwent surgical treatment this morning and is resting easily,” Izzo stated in a declaration.”While there is much we still don’t understand, my focus is on supporting Jeremy on his road to healing.”On his Instagram story

Saturday, Worries composed:”Minor setback we gone be excellent appreciate yall.” Michigan State is set to deal with Indiana State in East Lansing on Dec. 30.