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FSU’s Ethan Pritchard Welcomed Home in Sanford Days After Doak Return

Investigators call the August shooting a mistaken-identity ambush that resulted in four arrests.

Overview

  • Pritchard received an emotional homecoming in Sanford on Sunday and said his next phase of recovery begins with physical therapy five days a week.
  • The freshman appeared at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday in a motorized wheelchair, led the Legacy Walk, and was recognized during Florida State’s win over Virginia Tech.
  • His father said Pritchard plans to return to classes in January and aims to play football next fall as his strength and mobility improve.
  • He was shot in the head after FSU’s season opener while driving his aunt and a child, with investigators describing the attack as a case of mistaken identity.
  • After more than a month in the ICU and rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Pritchard was discharged last week and continues intensive recovery at home.