Family of UAB back deciding on organ donation

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on the fatal shooting of University of Alabama Birmingham running back Gregory Bryant (all times local):

6:30 p.m.

The family of a University of Alabama Birmingham running back who was fatally shot in Florida says he is still hooked to machines while his parents decide whether to allow the donation of his organs.

Allen Mosley said Monday that his nephew, Gregory Bryant, was pronounced dead on Sunday morning but the family is still deciding whether to allow organ donation. Bryant’s body is still attached to machines at a hospital while the family decides.

The 21-year-old Bryant was driving on Interstate 95 early Saturday when he was shot and a passenger wounded. No suspects have been arrested and police have released few details.

Bryant started his career at Notre Dame and spent last season attending ASA College in Miami, where he played in just one game. He was the biggest name in UAB’s first recruiting class since the school restarted its football program. Because UAB won’t play again until the 2017 season, Bryant was allowed to enroll in January and could have become eligible to play after spending an academic year at the school.

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7:15 a.m.

Police in Florida are searching for clues after a shooting that killed a University of Alabama Birmingham football player.

Police spokeswoman Lori Colombino said in a statement that 21-year-old running back Gregory Bryant was declared brain dead Sunday afternoon, a day after he was found shot in a car along Interstate 95 near West Palm Beach.

A passenger in the car was hospitalized with minor injuries.

Detectives are looking for witnesses.

Bryant started his career at Notre Dame and spent last season attending ASA College in Miami, where he played in just one game. He was the biggest name in UAB’s first recruiting class since the school restarted its football program. Because UAB won’t play again until the 2017 season, Bryant was allowed to enroll in January 2016 and could have become eligible to play after spending an academic year at the school.