Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard gravely injured, hospitalized following gunshot wound
Florida State Football Player Ethan Pritchard Remains in Critical but Stable Condition After Shooting Incident
Ethan Pritchard, a four-star recruit and linebacker for Florida State's football team, was shot in Havana, Florida, on Sunday night. According to WCTV, the incident occurred just before 10 p.m. local time.
Pritchard was found wounded in a vehicle following the shooting. The investigation into the incident was initially handled by local authorities but has since been taken over by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
The Pritchard family has requested privacy at this time, and no new information has been provided about further updates on Pritchard's condition. Florida State issued a statement about Pritchard's condition on Monday, expressing gratitude for the support and care received. The school has not issued any new statements since.
Ethan Pritchard attended Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida, where he had an impressive high school career, recording 75 tackles in his junior year. He later switched from safety to linebacker, according to FSU. Pritchard committed to Florida State in October 2023.
CNN Sports has reached out to the county sheriff's office and the FDLE for comment, but no new information has been forthcoming. Further updates about Pritchard's condition will be provided as they are available.
At this time, Pritchard is in a critical but stable condition. The Pritchard family continues to request privacy as they navigate this difficult period. Our thoughts are with Ethan, his family, and the Florida State community during this challenging time.
