Ohio State football player Nathan Demian, victim of post-game shooting

The Ohio State athletic department just announced that a member of the men’s soccer team was the victim of an off-campus shooting on Saturday … revealing that the student-athlete is currently surrounded by family members after receiving medical treatment.

The school said redshirt junior Nathan Demian was shot after the team’s game against Wake Forest … but made it clear that he is not a suspect in the criminal investigation nor was he involved in any altercation prior to the incident.

“The football program is grateful for the incredible university support and medical care available to Nathan and his family during this difficult time,” the athletic department said in a statement.

“Nathan’s family is with him and the team is very close. The family has asked that everyone keep Nathan in their prayers.”

OSU athletics also said it will support Demian in any way possible … as well as his family and the football team.

Demian – from Vancouver, British Columbia – is a standout player for the Buckeyes … and was a member of the Team Canada U15 and U17 teams.