USF DB Hassan Childs in stable condition after being shot Saturday night

Jesse Reed

Updated: April 9, 2025

University of South Florida defensive back Hassan Childs was hospitalized after being shot Saturday night, though thankfully he’s in stable condition at this time.

USF DB Hassan Childs was injured in a shooting incident last night. He is currently in… https://t.co/ulIXE8teHy pic.twitter.com/dtBTtPbMWR

— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) March 26, 2017

Childs, a redshirt senior, was reportedly off campus when the shooting occurred.

Playing in 20 games for the Bulls since 2013, Childs has accumulated 28 tackles and three interceptions. He missed the entire 2015 season with a torn ACL.

Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends.

By Jesse Reed

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USF DB Hassan Childs in stable condition after being shot Saturday night

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