Florida State Linebacker Shot in Havana
Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in critical but stable condition after being shot while visiting family in Havana, Florida, on Sunday evening.
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Overview
Ethan Pritchard, a freshman linebacker for Florida State, was shot while visiting family in Havana, Florida.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening outside an apartment complex, according to the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office.
Pritchard is currently in intensive care at a hospital in Tallahassee, Florida, and is reported to be in critical but stable condition.
He was absent from Florida State's recent season-opening game against Alabama due to the incident.
Pritchard, a three-star recruit from Sanford, Florida, committed to Florida State in October 2023 despite interest from other programs.
Analysis
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