Another tragic story due to violence. But, this time it was a 23-year-old American, Chauncy Hardy, living out his basketball dreams overseas. The Huffington Post reports,
BUCHAREST, Romania — Authorities say American basketball player Chauncey Hardy has died after being attacked in a bar in Romania.
Romanian Basketball Federation chief Carmen Tocala told GSP radio that Hardy died Sunday, suffering two heart attacks following his beating Saturday night.
Police spokeswoman Mirela Gheta said the 23-year-old Hardy had severe head injuries and was in a coma when he was admitted to the hospital.
Hardy died shortly after undergoing surgery in a Bucharest hospital.
Hardy played for CSS Giurgiu in southern Romania and was celebrating a victory over rival Dinamo Bucharest in Giurgiu when several men were reported to have attacked him.
SOURCE: [Huffington Post]
Our hearts and prayers are with Chauncy’s family and friends.
