what happened to ethan pritchard fsu

Ethan Pritchard, a freshman linebacker at Florida State University (FSU), was shot in the back of the head on August 31, 2025, in Havana, Florida, in what authorities described as a case of mistaken identity. He spent nearly six weeks in the hospital, including time in intensive care where he was sedated. As of October 9, 2025, Ethan Pritchard has been released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and transferred to a rehabilitation facility, Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida, to continue his recovery. He is alert, responsive, and able to communicate. The FSU football team and coaching staff have shown strong support, cheering him on as he left the hospital and remaining involved during his recovery. Four suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting. Ethan’s father expressed gratitude for the support from the community and the team's staff, noting that Ethan has a long road ahead but showing confidence in his recovery progress.