Police arrested a man in Sarasota, Fla., on Wednesday and charged him with murder in the shooting that killed Auburn running back Brian Battie's brother.
A suspect in the shooting of Auburn running back Brian Battie, Battie’s brother, and others has been arrested after surrendering to authorities this afternoon.
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.
Auburn running back Brian Battie is in critical condition following a shooting in Sarasota, Florida, multiple outlets reported. An Auburn spokesperson confirmed the news to AL.com.
Auburn Tigers running back Brian Battie was injured in a shooting early on Saturday morning. Brian Stultz from Rivals’ Auburn site was one of the first to report.
The Auburn Tigers have brought back a number of players who could have left for the transfer portal. Brian Battie, the Tigers' third-string running back in 2023, was the most recent example.
The Tigers have lost a backup running back to the transfer portal. Brian Battie, a reserve running back for Auburn football, has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports.