USC Track & Field Sprinter Bryshon Nellum was shot shortly after leaving a Halloween party near campus Thursday night.

USC track coach Ron Allice says Bryshon Nellum's Friday night surgery was successful and doctors are hopeful the 19-year-old will be able to resume his track career.

Police say the shooting occurred at a restaurant near USC early Friday as the party neared its end. No arrests have been made.

Nellum had considered going out for the football team as receiver but it was determined that he should focus on track. we wish him all the best in recovery and rehabilitation.