News Summary
Ethan Pritchard, a freshman linebacker at Florida State University, is in critical but stable condition after a shooting outside his off-campus housing. The incident, which involved multiple victims, has raised safety concerns among students living nearby. While police continue investigating, the university has requested privacy for Pritchard’s family and expressed gratitude for the community’s support during this challenging time.
Tallahassee, Florida
Ethan Pritchard, a freshman linebacker for the Florida State University (FSU), is in critical but stable condition following a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday evening outside his off-campus housing in Havana, Florida. Currently, Pritchard is receiving treatment in intensive care at a hospital in the Tallahassee area. The incident has raised significant safety concerns among students living off-campus, particularly due to previous violent occurrences in the area.
The shooting happened at the Red Point Apartments, where police had responded to reports of a pool party. During the incident, Pritchard was shot while inside a vehicle parked outside the apartment complex. At the scene, law enforcement found several other shooting victims, including a female who suffered serious injuries while attempting to hide and two males with non-life-threatening wounds. All three victims, besides Pritchard, have been reported to be in stable condition. As of now, there are no suspects or arrests linked to the shooting, and the investigation by the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office remains active.
In a statement following the incident, FSU expressed gratitude for the support received from the community, first responders, and medical staff. The university has requested privacy for the Pritchard family during this challenging time. Updates on Ethan Pritchard’s condition will be made available as the situation develops.
Incident Details
Witnesses reported seeing multiple vehicles speeding away from the scene shortly after gunfire erupted, suggesting a chaotic situation that may have involved an altercation prior to the shooting. The Red Point Apartments, a luxury student housing complex, has a troubling history, having experienced two other shootings in the past 18 months.
Roland Boudrias, the Regional Manager of Redpoint Tallahassee, addressed the safety concerns in the community following the incident, highlighting that firearms and violent behavior are strictly prohibited on the premises. The shooting has heightened awareness of safety measures among the student population at FSU, leading many to reconsider their living arrangements off-campus.
Broader Implications
This shooting represents at least the second incident of gun violence in Tallahassee over the holiday weekend, following an earlier shooting on August 30 that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries. Nearby schools, including Sabal Palm Elementary, Pineview Elementary, and SAIL High School, were temporarily closed due to concerns related to the violent incidents but have since returned to normal operations.
As Florida State University prepares for the upcoming days, the focus remains on Ethan Pritchard’s recovery while the local community grapples with the implications of increased violence nearby. Keeping lines of communication open, FSU and local authorities will work together to ensure the safety and well-being of students and residents alike.
Further updates regarding Pritchard’s health status and ongoing investigations into the shootings are expected to be provided in the coming days as the community rallies in support of those affected.
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- FSU News: Two People Shot at Redpoint Tallahassee
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- WTXL: 2 Shot at Tallahassee Apartment Complex
- Wikipedia: Tallahassee
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