Medrick Burnett Jr., a first-year linebacker with the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, tragically died on Wednesday, only a month after he suffered a critical head harm throughout a recreation in opposition to Alabama State College on Oct. 26. He was 20 years previous.
Information of Burnett’s passing comes simply days after the varsity erroneously shared an announcement that the younger athlete had succumbed to his accidents, regardless of nonetheless being alive on the time.
A basic view of an finish zone nook pylon prior to a school soccer recreation. (Jasen Vinlove-USA At the moment Sports activities)
Burnett, a redshirt freshman from Lakewood, Calif., sustained a head harm through the annual Magic Metropolis Traditional in opposition to the varsity’s in-state rivals final month. Dominece James, the older sister of Burnett, stated in a fundraising marketing campaign that he had been injured after a “head-on-head collision.”
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“He had a number of mind bleeds and swelling of the mind. He needed to have a tube to empty to alleviate [sic] the strain, and after 2 days of extreme strain, we needed to go for a craniotomy, which was the final resort to assist attempt to save his life,” her preliminary put up learn.
Alabama A&M College launched an announcement on Wednesday morning confirming Burnett’s passing however later retracted the assertion, claiming that they’d obtained incorrect info from the household.
“Our employees acted accordingly to the desires of the member of the family to tell the A&M group and past of this unlucky incidence,” the second assertion learn. “Upon listening to from a consultant from UAB Hospital this afternoon, we discovered that he stays alive.
A soccer on a highschool soccer area. (Getty Photographs)
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“We specific our rapid remorse for disseminating false info. Nonetheless, we maintain full pleasure in understanding that Medrick stays in secure situation.”
The final replace offered by Burnett’s sister was posted on Wednesday and skim, “Please pray he’s having a troublesome time however we’re holding on til the very finish. God give us power so we are able to maintain the religion.”
Based on a number of stories, the Jefferson County Coroner’s workplace reported that Burnett was pronounced useless Wednesday, at 5:43 p.m.
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Burnett joined Alabama A&M’s crew over the summer time after beginning his school profession at Grambling State. He performed in seven video games and made 5 tackles, together with three in opposition to Austin Peay.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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