Auburn RB Brian Battie Hospitalized After Suffering Injury in Shooting

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Auburn running back Brian Battie was injured in a shooting on Saturday morning, a school spokesperson confirmed to Rivals' Brian Stultz.

"We are aware of the situation and are continuing to gather information," the spokesperson said.

According to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (h/t ABC 7), Battie's brother, Tommie L. Battie IV, was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting.

The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. Saturday in Battie's hometown of Sarasota, Florida, and sent four victims, including Battie, to the hospital.

Battie, a junior, transferred to Auburn from South Florida ahead of the 2023 season and was primarily a kick returner, recording 645 yards on 29 attempts last year and finishing fifth in the SEC in kick return average. He also had 227 rushing yards and a touchdown on 51 carries.

His best season in the backfield came with South Florida in 2022 when he collected 1,186 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.

In 2021, Battie had 650 kick return yards and three kick returns for touchdowns. His outstanding play as a return man in 2021 earned him All-American honors.