LSU running back avoids attempted murder charge in February shooting: report
Trey Holly faced the allegation earlier this year
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}LSU running back Trey Holly will not face an attempted murder charge in a February shooting that left two people injured, according to reports.
A grand jury rejected the charge Friday and instead charged Holly with one felony count of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality, ESPN reported.
Trey Holly (25) runs the ball against the the Army Black Knights at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge Oct.. 21, 2023. (Scott Clause/USA Today Network Network)
Holly turned himself in to police days after a shooting at his apartment Feb. 9 in Union Parish, Louisiana. He later took to social media to state his innocence.
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"I have been falsely identified, accused and arrested. I am 100% innocent, and the people that know me know this is not my character at all. I was not involved in the incident at all.
"I was at home, which is where the incident took place. I turned myself in because I was notified of an arrest warrant and I wanted to fully cooperate. Due to this being an ongoing investigation, I cannot give many details."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Trey Holly (25) runs the ball as the LSU Tigers take on the the Army Black Knights at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge Oct.. 21, 2023. (Scott Clause/USA Today Network)
LSU RUNNING BACK TREY HOLLY BREAKS SILENCE SINCE ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE: ‘I AM 100% INNOCENT’
Holly’s attorney told ESPN he plans to enter a not guilty plea to the new charge.
Holly played just three games in his freshman season in 2023, picking up 110 rushing yards on 11 carries, including a 67-yard touchdown Oct. 21 against Army. He had 91 yards in that game, leading to an SEC Freshman of the Week nod.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The midfield logo at Tiger Stadium during a game between the LSU Tigers and the Florida Gators Oct. 12, 2013, in Baton Rouge. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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A Louisiana native, Holly was the No. 4-ranked running back in the nation after breaking the state’s rushing record.
Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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