Auburn running back Brian Battie released from hospital after May shooting
After more than three months of treatment and rehabilitation, Auburn running back Brian Battie has been released from the hospital, according to an update posted to Facebook on Saturday morning.
In photos attached to the post, Battie is seen wearing an orange Auburn shirt as he walked out of the hospital.
“Today was a special day that we will never forget. With hearts full of gratitude and praise, we watched Brian walk out of the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the head,” wrote Brian’s mother, Adriene Battie. “Words can’t express the joy and thankfulness we feel right now. We have witnessed a miracle, and we know it’s because of God’s grace, mercy, and the power of prayer.”
On May 18, Brian Battie was the victim of a shooting in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida.
While he was left in critical condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the head, Brian’s older brother, Tommie Battie IV, was killed.
“We are in awe of His goodness and the miraculous recovery that has unfolded before our eyes,” Adriene Battie wrote on Saturday. “Thank you to EVERYONE who has been praying with us, standing with us, and believing with us. Today, we celebrate a miracle and give all the glory to God!”