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**Florida State Linebacker Ethan Pritchard Released From Hospital After Shooting, Moves to Rehabilitation**

**Tallahassee, FL –** Florida State University freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Thursday, nearly six weeks after being shot in the back of the head. The shooting occurred on August 31st while Pritchard was driving his aunt home in Havana, Florida, in what authorities have described as a case of mistaken identity.

Florida State University confirmed in a statement that Pritchard is alert, responsive, and able to communicate. He is now being transferred to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville to continue his recovery. Video posted online showed the entire FSU football team cheering as Pritchard was wheeled out of the hospital.

“We are thankful for the efforts, thoughts and prayers of so many people and ask that you continue to support Ethan and his family as this process continues,” the university stated.

Four individuals were arrested last month in connection with the shooting.

“I am so thankful for everyone who has prayed for my son,” said Earl Pritchard, Ethan’s father. He expressed gratitude for the support of FSU coach Mike Norvell, the hospital staff, Seminole High School, Gadsden County Sheriff Morris Young, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). “Ethan has a long journey ahead of him, but I know he will continue to fight and he will do so with the full support of our FSU and Seminole County families and all who have been impacted by his story.”

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