LSU running back Trey Holly will not be charged with attempted murder in the February shooting that left two people injured, according to reports.
A grand jury on Friday dismissed the charges and instead indicted Holley on one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon or dangerous means, ESPN reported.
Trey Holly (25) runs the ball against the Army Black Knights at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge on Oct. 21, 2023. (Scott Close/USA Today Network Network)
Holly turned herself in to police days after the Feb. 9 shooting at her apartment. Union Parish, Louisiana. He later claimed his innocence on social media.
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“I was falsely identified, accused, and arrested. I am 100% innocent, and those who know me know that this is not at all in my character. I have no involvement whatsoever in the incident. Not involved.”
“I was at home and that was the scene of the incident. I was notified of the arrest warrant and wanted to fully cooperate, so I turned myself in. As the investigation is ongoing, I cannot provide further details.”
Trey Holly, 25, runs the ball for the LSU Tigers against the Army Black Knights at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge on Oct. 21, 2023. (Scott Close/USA Today Network)
LA State University back Trey Holley breaks silence on attempted murder charge: “I’m 100% innocent”
Holley’s attorney told ESPN that he plans to plead not guilty to the new charges.
Holly played only three games in his lifetime. 2023 Freshman Season, had 110 rushing yards on 11 carries, including a 67-yard touchdown against Army on October 21st. He gained 91 yards in the game and was named SEC Freshman of the Week.
The Tiger Stadium midfield logo during a game between the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators on October 12, 2013 in Baton Rouge. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Holley, a Louisiana native, broke the state’s rushing records and became the nation’s No. 4 ranked running back.
FOX News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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