3 Arrested In Shooting Of FSU Linebacker

HAVANA, FL — Three people have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard on Labor Day.

The Gadsden County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced the arrests but not did identify who was arrested.

"There will be more updates later as the investigation continues. We continue to pray for Ethan," authorities said in a statement posted to Facebook.

Around 12:15 a.m., Sept. 1, authorities said the shooting happened near 16th Avenue in Havana. After authorities found Pritchard, they say he was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities did not release further details, but WFTS reported a news conference is planned for sometime Wednesday.

Gadsden County authorities are investigating the shooting alongside the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Pritchard, a Sanford native, is a freshman at FSU. He attended Seminole High School and ranked 27th among high-school linebackers in the U.S., according to his biography.