USC athlete shot near campus

Bryshon Nellum, an upcoming track and field star, was shot three times in the leg after a Halloween party.

The Long Beach Poly grad, a 19-year-old sophomore at USC, underwent successful surgery and his coach is optimistic that he'll be able to resume his track career. No arrests had been made.

Nellum was reportedly leaving Leonardo's, a restaurant/club on Vermont and 28th Street, around 2 a.m on Friday morning. Despite the venue's proximity to campus, it isn't usually considered a popular hangout with students. Special events are sometimes held at the cavernous venue, but for most practical purposes it's just outside of the so-called "bubble" where students live within walking distance of campus.

-- Adam Rose
Photo: Nellum in high school. Credit: Bob Chamberlin/Los Angeles Times