Ethan Pritchard – Authorities in Gadsden County have confirmed that the man wounded in a Sunday night shooting in Havana is Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard. The news has drawn widespread attention as investigators work to determine what led to the violence.
According to Sheriff Morris Young, the shooting occurred just before 10 p.m. near the Havana Heights Apartments, located at the corner of 16th Street and South Main Street. Law enforcement officers and emergency responders quickly converged on the scene after reports of gunfire.
Captain Anglie Holmes, serving as the public information officer for the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, explained that Pritchard was discovered inside a vehicle after the shooting. “Officers arrived, were able to get him out of the vehicle, and EMS transported him to a nearby hospital,” Holmes said. The extent of his injuries and his current condition have not yet been made public.
Pritchard, a true freshman linebacker at FSU, recently joined the Seminoles’ roster. His involvement in the incident has sparked concern among fans, teammates, and the broader university community, who are anxiously awaiting updates on his recovery.
As of now, officials have not released details about what may have led up to the shooting. Investigators are working to piece together the sequence of events and are urging anyone with information to step forward. Holmes stressed the importance of community cooperation, noting that even small details could help move the case forward.
The sheriff’s office also addressed circulating rumors suggesting that an arrest had already been made. Holmes clarified that no such development has occurred, emphasizing that speculation can hinder the investigative process. She reassured the public that the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Havana Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), is actively working on the case.
FDLE has since assumed the role of lead agency in the investigation, underscoring the seriousness of the incident and the need for a comprehensive review. The multi-agency response reflects the importance of ensuring that the case is handled with thoroughness and transparency.
Meanwhile, WCTV reported that it had reached out to Florida State University for comment regarding the situation, though the school had not yet provided an official statement. It is expected that both the university and the football program will address the incident in the coming days as more information becomes available.
For the residents of Havana, the shooting has rattled a small community that rarely makes headlines for violent crime. The fact that the victim is a young athlete with ties to a nationally recognized football program has only amplified public concern and drawn wider attention across the state.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging patience and caution while facts are confirmed. For now, the focus remains on Pritchard’s recovery and the ongoing effort to uncover the circumstances behind the late-night gunfire.
This remains a developing story, and further updates are expected as officials learn more.
