University of Houston baseball commit among wounded in Texas school shooting
A blossoming pitcher who recently committed to the University of Houston was among those wounded at Santa Fe High School (Texas), where at least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting Friday.
Rome Shubert, a sophomore pitcher for Santa Fe, posted on Twitter that he was shot in the back of the head during Friday’s senseless tragedy. Shubert suffered non-life threatening injuries and was discharged from the hospital Friday afternoon.
I’m so greatful and blessed that god spared me life today. Today I was shot in the back of the head but i am completely okay and stable.
— Romeshubert❄️ (@rome_shubert17) May 18, 2018
According to the Houston Chronicle, Shubert was sitting in his classroom doing homework when the gumman entered and fired multiple shots.
“I was sitting doing my work and he walked in, tossed something on the desks behind me,” Shubert said, “and then three loud pops and I jumped under my table and flipped it in front of me and I guess he ran out in the hall and I took off out the back door and when I was running I realized I was shot in the back of my head.”
The suspect, identified as Dimitrios Pagourtzis, 17, who attended the same school, is reportedly in police custody.
Shubert says he was one of the lucky ones as the bullet “missed everything vital.” At least nine other people were reportedly injured.
Thank you for all your prayers and the support. Prayers going out to all the others who are affected.
— Romeshubert❄️ (@rome_shubert17) May 18, 2018
Shubert pitched for Santa Fe in its 4-0 loss to Kingwood Park in Game 1 of a playoff series Thursday night. Despite his youth, he’d already long been on the radar of several college programs. In January, Shubert proudly announced his commitment to the University of Houston.
Blessed and very thankful to announce that I have commited to play baseball at the University of Houston. pic.twitter.com/l92apZkHEj
— Romeshubert❄️ (@rome_shubert17) January 28, 2018
Because of NCAA rules, the University of Houston was not allowed to comment on Shubert’s involvement in the shooting. The school did offer its condolences to all those affected by the shooting.
From the Houston Baseball family, we share our deepest condolences to all those affected by the tragic event today at Santa Fe High School.
Tonight, the Coogs play for you. pic.twitter.com/RqhQ9vmGpa
— Houston Baseball ⚾️ (@UHCougarBB) May 18, 2018
The Houston Astros offered condolences as well.
We send our thoughts and prayers to the families of those affected by the senseless tragedy at Santa Fe High School today. We will hold a moment of silence prior to tonight’s game and fly the Texas flags at MMP at half-staff in support and memory of the victims and their families
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 18, 2018
The Astros will hold a moment of silence before Friday’s game against the Cleveland Indians.
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