12:40 p.m. Update:

Coach Mike Norvell began his Monday press conference by discussing Pritchard:

"Thoughts and prayers with Ethan Pritchard and his family. Obviously an extremely tragic event for the young man. I got a chance to be there last night with him, his dad and family. Grateful for all of the medical support that he was able to receive. Our football team, coaches, family were all there to support him."

"We're praying for all parts of him and the journey that's ahead. Definitely appreciate the support from the community that we feel."

9:30 a.m. Update:

Florida State released a statement regarding the condition of true freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard following him being shot in Havana on Sunday evening.

“Ethan Pritchard is in critical but stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at a local hospital after suffering a gunshot wound last night while visiting family in Havana, Florida. The Pritchard family is thankful for the support from so many people, as well as the care from first responders and medical professionals, and asks that their privacy be respected at this time. Further updates will be provided as they are available.”

Original Report:

Florida State true freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was hospitalized after being shot in Havana late on Sunday evening, according to reports.

Rumors surfaced over social media just after 11 p.m. on Sunday that Pritchard was involved in a shooting in Havana. Gadsden County Sheriff Morris Young was quoted in a report by WCTV that a man had been shot and an investigation was ongoing. Pritchard was not named in the report, though Warchant and Noles247 were first to report through sources that it was indeed Pritchard who was shot and hospitalized.

Additionally, the Orlando Sentinel confirmed through a source close to Pritchard that he was involved.

As of 12:40 a.m. on Monday morning, Pritchard’s condition is unknown.

The Osceola has reached out to Florida State Athletics and there was no comment available at this time.

This is a developing story and will be updated with further information when it is available.

Pritchard joined the Seminoles as a member of Mike Norvell’s 2025 recruiting class. The Sanford (Florida) Seminole High School product was a three-star prospect.