Ethan Pritchard, the Florida State freshman linebacker who suffered a gunshot wound to the head six weeks ago, was released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Thursday.

The university announced that Pritchard would be moved to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville to continue his recovery. According to FSU's statement, Pritchard is alert, responsive and able to communicate.

"We are thankful for the efforts, thoughts and prayers of so many people and ask that you continue to support Ethan and his family as this process continues," the school's statement said.

On Aug. 31, Pritchard was driving and dropping off his aunt and a child after a family party in Havana, Fla. The three were about 16 miles from Tallahassee when he was shot in the back of the head, an incident authorities have de

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