Nebraska Tight End in Critical Condition
University of Nebraska tight end Brian Hiemer was listed in critical condition at University Hospital Tuesday night with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head.
Nebraska sports information director Don Bryant said Heimer was transported by helicopter to the hospital and was in “extremely critical” condition. The shooting occurred at Hiemer’s home in Shelby.
Bryant said Coach Tom Osborne went to the hospital to see Hiemer, a two-year letterman at tight end. Hiemer shared tight end duties last season with Todd Frain and Bryant said he was to do the same this season.
Tom Simons, assistant sports information director, said today’s scheduled photo day for the press and fans had been postponed.
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