US EditionFSU's Ethan Pritchard is 'alert, responsive and able to communicate' as his recovery continues
Ethan Pritchard, shot in a mistaken identity case, has been released from hospital and moved to rehab in Jacksonville to continue recovery, with four suspects arrested.
- FSU released Ethan Pritchard from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and transferred him to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida State said on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.
- Shot on Aug. 31, Pritchard was driving his aunt Zealene Lawrence home in Havana, Florida, when authorities said suspects targeted a similar vehicle in a case of mistaken identity.
- Having undergone surgery the night of the shooting, doctors at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital monitored fluid around Ethan Pritchard’s brain while he was sedated in intensive care for over a month and recently opened his eyes.
- Police arrested four suspects on Sept. 10 and charged Carson Miller, Germany Atkins, Jayden Bodison and a 16-year-old juvenile; three face attempted murder while Atkins faces probation violation.
- After the hospital release, the FSU community showed support as Earl Pritchard said, `I am so thankful for everyone who has prayed for my son` and thanked Gadsden County Sheriff Morris Young.
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Florida State football player released from hospital weeks after being shot in head
Florida State Seminoles football player Ethan Pritchard has been released from a hospital after being shot in the head in August. Pritchard was released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, and the university said he has been transferred to a rehabilitation center in Jacksonville to continue his recovery. "This remarkable milestone has been achieved under the supervision of medical staff from TMH, Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, Southern Medical…
FSU’s Ethan Pritchard, ‘alert and responsive,’ being moved to rehab facility
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida State athletic department sent out an email Thursday afternoon announcing that freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard has been released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and is being moved to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville for the next stage…
Florida State Football Program Displays Incredible Show Of Support For Ethan Pritchard After Shooting
Florida State Freshman Linebacker Ethan Pritchard One month ago, freshman Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard‘s entire life changed. Pritchard, a Sanford native, was the victim of a shooting while visiting family in Havana, Florida. Pritchard was rushed to the hospital and had emergency surgery after being shot in the head. On Thursday, Pritchard was finally released from the hospital, and the Seminoles showed up in droves to support him. …
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