Kenny Miles Shot: Former University of South Carolina RB Wounded

November 4, 2013 Updated: July 18, 2015

Kenny Miles, a former University of South Carolina (USC) Gamecocks running back, was reportedly shot.

Miles was taken by emergency crews to a local hospital in Richland County, South Carolina, on Monday, reported WISTV.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that he was shot.

“Just after 1 o’clock, there was a robbery that took place,” sheriff’s department spokesperson Curtis Wilson told the station. “We understand that the individual then shot Kenny in the upper body.”

The shooting apparently took place near a business park.

Other details about the shooting were not available.

According to The State, his injuries were initially considered life-threatening.