Former Villanova Lacrosse Captain Shot In Philly

PHILADELPHIA (AP) ― The former captain of Villanova University’s lacrosse team has been shot in an early-morning altercation in downtown Philadelphia.

The father of 23-year-old Eddie DiDonato tells WPVI-TV that his son was in critical condition following the shooting around 2:45 a.m. Sunday.

Police say the shooting in the Old City neighborhood stemmed from an argument on the sidewalk. Police have charged 28-year-old Gerald Ung, a Temple University law student, with attempted murder and other offenses. It was not immediately clear if Ung had a lawyer.

Old City is known for its bars and nightclubs. The incident was captured by surveillance cameras at the local Fox TV affiliate, whose offices are on the block where the shooting occurred.

DiDonato played four years on Villanova’s lacrosse team before graduating in May.

Source: KDKA News