{"id":2520,"date":"2025-09-04T12:53:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/?p=2520"},"modified":"2025-09-04T12:53:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:53:45","slug":"fsu-linebacker-ethan-pritchard-shot-in-head-father-confirms-stable-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/?p=2520","title":{"rendered":"FSU Linebacker Ethan Pritchard Shot in Head\u2014Father Confirms Stable Condition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Shooting Shock Sets FSU Community on Edge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida State University freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was shot in the back of the head on Sunday night while driving his aunt home near Havana, Florida, just outside Tallahassee. The incident occurred shortly after the vehicle turned a corner, as recounted by Pritchard\u2019s father in an interview with WFTV.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hospital Update: Stable but Critical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pritchard remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition in the ICU. Doctors are actively monitoring swelling in his head and carefully assessing his response to treatment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Team and Community Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FSU head coach Mike Norvell visited Pritchard in the hospital and continues to communicate regularly with his family, offering emotional support to both the young athlete and his teammates. Pritchard did not participate in FSU\u2019s season-opening win against No. 8 Alabama.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investigation Underway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shooting is currently being investigated by the Gadsden County Sheriff\u2019s Office and state law enforcement, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family\u2019s Request<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pritchard family has expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of public support and the unwavering care from emergency responders and medical staff. They\u2019ve also requested continued respect for their privacy during this difficult time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2806-767x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2806-767x1024.webp 767w, https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2806-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2806-768x1025.webp 768w, https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2806-360x481.webp 360w, https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2806-545x727.webp 545w, https:\/\/verifiedviral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_2806.webp 899w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shooting Shock Sets FSU Community on Edge Florida State University freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was shot in the back of the head on Sunday night while driving his aunt home near Havana, Florida, just outside Tallahassee. 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