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    Support pours in for Lehigh Valley wrestling great Sammy Sasso, who was shot near Ohio State

    LehighValleyNews.com | By Jim Deegan
    Published August 19, 2023 at 12:55 PM EDT
    Sammy Sasso shot; support pours in
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    Support is pouring into social media for Nazareth Area High School graduate Sammy Sasso, who was shot Friday night during a reported robbery attempt near Ohio State University.

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Words of shock and support were pouring into social media amid reports that Lehigh Valley wrestling great Sammy Sasso was shot in the stomach Friday night near the Ohio State University campus.

    Sasso, an Ohio State wrestler who has a year of eligibility remaining, was shot during a robbery attempt in Columbus, Ohio, according to multiple reports.

    LehighValleyLive.com reported Sasso had surgery and was in serious condition.

    The news outlet cited a source close to the family as saying Sasso was expected to make a full recovery.

    Sasso is a three-time All-American and two-time NCAA finalist. At Nazareth Area High School, Sasso was a two-time PIAA state wrestling champion.

    Ohio State wrestling coach Tom Ryan released a statement saying Sasso's injuries were not life threatening. He said Sasso was being treated at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

    ABC6 in Columbus reported the shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. and no suspects were taken into custody.

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    Jim Deegan
    I’ve lived more than 25 years in the Easton area and worked as a reporter, producer and editor for longer than that. Since 1996, I’ve led news teams and covered virtually every major news story in the Lehigh Valley – and lots of little ones, too. It’s a privilege to work in a newsroom with people who care about our corner of Pennsylvania and share stories that hopefully make an impact. It’s an even greater privilege to have your attention – and earn your trust – as we cover your communities. Contact me at JimD@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8224.
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