Florida State Football Player Shot Head Stable Condition

Florida State Seminoles freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was shot in the back of the head while driving his aunt home from a family gathering in Havana, Florida, shortly after the team’s upset win over Alabama. Pritchard, a highly rated three-star recruit, is currently in critical but stable condition at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, with doctors monitoring swelling in his head following surgery. Florida State head coach Mike Norvell has been regularly updating the team on Pritchard’s condition and visited him in the hospital, emphasizing the program’s support and prayers for the player and his family during this difficult time. Authorities, including the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Gadsden County Sheriff's Office, are investigating the shooting, but no suspects have been identified or arrested. The incident has deeply affected the Florida State community, highlighting concerns about the safety of athletes off the field. The Pritchard family has requested privacy while expressing gratitude for the support received from the public and medical professionals.