Sam Stoll competing at the NCAAs (Photo/Mark Beshey, The Guillotine)University of Iowa heavyweight Sam Stoll is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the knee in an accidental shooting at an Iowa City residence overnight Tuesday.
Police were called to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics at 4:37 a.m. Tuesday to a report of 22-year-old gunshot victim who had been wounded in the knee at an Iowa City residence. The victim was identified as Stoll, and his injury is described as being "non-life-threatening."
Iowa City police Sgt. Derek Frank told The Cedar Rapids Gazette the person who fired the gun was someone other than Stoll. He said officers haven't decided yet on whether to file charges, as the investigation is ongoing.
The UI Athletics Department issued this statement Tuesday: "We are aware of the situation involving Sam Stoll and are currently gathering additional information at this time."
Stoll just completed his junior year for the Hawkeyes, earning All-American honors at the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships by placing fifth in the 285-pound bracket, and being presented with the Gorriarian Trophy for most pins in least amount of time at NCAAs (3 falls/8:50). Other 2017-18 season highlights for the 6'3", 215-pound Kasson, Minn. native: crowned champ at the Midlands Christmastime tournament, and placed fourth at Big Ten Championships, with an overall record of 25-6 this season, including 10 falls - the most for any Hawkeye this year.
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