Neb. Women's Soccer Player Shot to Death
Mon Apr 26,12:12 AM ET


LINCOLN, Neb. - A Nebraska women's soccer standout was fatally shot at a party early Sunday morning, police said.



Jenna Cooper, 21, of Louisville, Ky., underwent surgery after being shot in the throat, but died Sunday evening, Lincoln police Capt. David Beggs said.

Police said the shooting occurred when two men got into an argument at a southeast Lincoln house. A bullet struck Cooper after hitting one of the men, Nolan Jenkins, 22, in the head.

Jenkins was reported in fair condition Sunday night. Another 22-year-old man was arrested in the shooting.

Nebraska athletic director Steve Pederson said Cooper was shot during a gathering at her home.

Cooper, a defender, was an all-Big 12 player this past season and was named to the U.S. Under-20 National Team in 2001 and the Under-21 team 2002.

A written release from the university's athletic department said soccer coach John Walker and members of the soccer team would not speak to reporters about the shooting.

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