Mike Nolan, Athletics Minor League P, Dies from Injuries in Drive-by Shooting

Oakland Athletics minor league pitcher Mike Nolan was the victim of a drive-by shooting attack in New York early on Sept. 18. He died from the injuries on Oct. 8, according to a statement from the Athletics:

According to Lori Bordonaro of NBC 4 in New York, police officials confirmed Nolan was shot in the head.

"His father, Jimmy Nolan, identified the victim as Mike Nolan, a pitcher from Yonkers who was drafted last year by the Oakland A's," Bordonaro wrote.

Nolan was said to be standing by his car in a Burger King parking lot when the shots were fired, with the suspect firing "five or six shots at the victim before driving off."

While no official motive was given, the report notes authorities believe there may have been a dispute earlier, but Nolan is believed to be an innocent victim. 

Per Jane Lerner of the Journal News, Nolan's grandfather, Michael Maher, said the family has been told "there is nothing we can do but wait."

Oakland selected the 23-year-old Nolan with an 18th-round pick in 2014 after he pitched for Oklahoma City University the previous three years. He was assigned to the A's rookie team in Arizona. He was placed on the restricted list in July 2014 and has not pitched in an official minor league game.