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FSU Linebacker Ethan Pritchard Remains Stable After Head Wound as Investigation Continues

A community fundraiser topped $60,000 within hours, with a $100,000 goal to support medical and family costs.

Overview

  • Pritchard, 18, was shot in the back of the head while driving his aunt and 2-year-old cousin home after a family gathering in Havana, Florida.
  • Doctors at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital have kept him sedated in the ICU and are monitoring head swelling before further assessment.
  • Investigators with the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office have not announced a suspect or motive and say they are pursuing leads.
  • FSU coach Mike Norvell visited the hospital and is providing daily updates to the team as players rally around their teammate.
  • Pritchard did not play in Florida State’s 31-17 win over Alabama, and a GoFundMe that quickly surpassed its initial $35,000 target now lists a $100,000 goal.