A Florida State Seminoles football team member was shot Sunday night following the squad’s surprising victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard suffered critical injuries while visiting family in Havana, Florida, and remains in intensive care at a Tallahassee-area hospital.

The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office reported that Pritchard was in a vehicle outside an apartment building when the shooting occurred Sunday night in Havana, approximately 16 miles from Tallahassee. An investigation is ongoing, with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement leading efforts to uncover details. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact FDLE or Investigator DeLeon at 850-627-9233.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell expressed his sorrow during a Monday press conference, stating he visited Pritchard’s family Sunday night. “It’s an extremely tragic event for the young man,” Norvell said. “Grateful for the medical support he received. Our team, coaches, and family are here to support them. We’re praying for all parts of his journey ahead.”

The incident followed Florida State’s 31-17 win over No. 8 Alabama on Saturday, marking the Crimson Tide’s first non-conference regular-season road loss in 20 years. Pritchard did not participate in the game at Doak Campbell Stadium, where the Seminoles defeated the heavily favored opponent.

The Pritchard family has requested privacy as the player recovers from the shooting.