Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr discharged from hospital after shooting: 'We gone be good appreciate yall'

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Michigan State basketball player Jeremy Fears Jr. has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to his leg during a holiday break visit to his hometown, his father announced on Christmas Eve.

"Jr is doing really good . Discharged and headed home," the elder Fears wrote in a social media post. The Michigan State freshman's father also shared a video of his son using crutches to help him move around.

The shooting happened near Joliet, Illinois, either late Friday night or early Saturday morning. In a statement released Saturday, MSU coach Tom Izzo said Fears underwent surgery.

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Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr., #1, controls the ball as Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley, #0, looks on during the Acrisure Classic in Palm Desert, California, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2023.

"Jeremy underwent surgery this morning and is resting comfortably," Izzo said in a statement. "While there is much we still don’t know, my focus is supporting Jeremy on his road to recovery."

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According to ESPN, Fears was at home with a group of unidentified friends when a suspect armed with a handgun allegedly entered and began firing.

Jeremy Fears Jr., #1 of the Michigan State Spartans, is seen during the game against the Duke Blue Devils in the Champions Classic at the United Center on Nov. 14, 2023 in Chicago. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

In a statement obtained by ESPN, police said an 18-year-old male and a 19-year-old woman were both injured in a shooting. Authorities also