NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Corey Ballentine, chosen by the New York Giants in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, was reported involved in shooting that left the draftee wounded and a friend killed.
According to WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kan., the 23-year-old Washburn University football star’s injury is not considered to be life-threatening.
Ballentine’s teammate Dwane Simmons reportedly died of gunshot wounds from the incident.
The Giants selected Ballentine as a cornerback and return man as part of rebuilding the team.
Early the next morning, Ballentine and a close friend and teammate on the Washburn University football team were involved in a shooting that resulted in the death of Dwane Simmons and a gunshot injury to Ballentine that is considered non-life threatening.