Auburn RB Brian Battie critical after shooting; brother killed
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[May 21, 2024]
Auburn kick returner and running back Brian Battie remains in
critical condition after a shooting early Saturday morning in Florida
that claimed the life of his brother, Tommie Battie IV.
Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze said Monday that Brian Battie had a
"setback" Sunday night and that he remains on a ventilator. |
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Dec 30, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Brian
Battie (21) is tackled after returning a kickoff during the first half
against the Maryland Terrapins at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit:
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo |
The shooting occurred in Sarasota. Police said
there were multiple shooting victims when they arrived at a
plaza. Tommie Battie IV was pronounced dead at the scene. Four
others were transported to area hospitals.
Brian Battie averaged 23.0 yards on 28 kickoff returns in 2023,
his first season at Auburn. He was also fourth on the team in
rushing yards (227), scoring a touchdown. He played his first
three seasons at South Florida, rushing for 1,185 yards during
the 2022 season.
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