Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/2/11
The trial of PA Commonweath v 
Gerald Ung in connection with the shooting of former La Salle College High and Villanova University lacrosse standout Eddie DiDonato is scheduled to begin on Monday, Feb. 7, at the Philadelphia County Courthouse.
Ung, 29, is charged with Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Aggravated Assault, Possession of an Instrument of Crime with Intent, Simple Assault and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
The incident occurred early on the morning of Jan. 17 at 4th and Market streets outside the Fox 29 TV station in Philadelphia’s Old City section.
DiDonato, 24, of Blue Bell, was shot six times at close range following an altercation involving Ung.
Jury selection will commence Monday morning.
DiDonato – a member of La Salle’s 2004 state championship team and a two-time captain at Villanova – spent a month in the Intensive Care Unit at Jefferson University Hospital following the shooting. He continues to recover.
Phillylacrosse.com will post continuing coverage of the trial.
For past coverage of DiDonato’s rehabilitation and recovery, see links below.
No. 1 Story of the Year: DiDonato’s will and spirit helped him recover from six gunshots
Eddie DiDonato shows progress in his rehab: ‘Every day I feel lucky to be here’
Eddie DiDonato continues rehab: ‘I have learned patience … and about humility’
Eddie DiDonato gives first interview: ‘The first thing I remember’ after the shooting
Lacrosse star Eddie DiDonato to give first interview since Philadelphia shooting
Best friend: DiDonato continues to make great recovery after ninth operation since Old City shooting
DiDonato remains in fair condition as recovery from weekend scare continues
Former Villanova captain DiDonato upgraded to fair condition after major scare caused by infection
DiDonato’s condition stabilizes after being moved back into Intensive Care; is downgraded to critical
DiDonato’s former teammate: ‘It’s pretty incredible how lucky and strong he’s been the past couple of days’
Best friend: DiDonato in good spirits after another round of surgery
Shooting victim DiDonato continues to recover after morning surgery
