Auburn RB Brian Battie suffered a set-back after getting shot in the head | Prayers are needed
Brian Battie is fighting for his life after being shot in the head over the weekend. According to reports, Battie was shot in the head and three others were shot as well. His brother Tommie was pronounced dead on the scene.
Deputies responded to the shooting and had to transport three men to local hospitals. One did not make it, and that was Tommie.
Brian Battie is a star football player for Auburn and was the team’s kick returner after he started his season at South Florida. Over 13 games he had 51 carries for 227 yards and a TD along with seven catches. He also returned 28 kicks for 645 yards.
According to his head coach, the star running back suffered a setback and is on a ventilator. Hugh Freeze is asking for everyone’s prayers.
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