Auburn running back Brian Battie able to leave the hospital

Auburn running back Brian Battie is out of the hospital, months after suffering a gunshot wound to the head.

The news was shared on Facebook, along with a message from his mother, Adrienne Battie.

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“Today was a special day that we will never forget,” Adrienne Battie wrote. “With hearts full of gratitude and praise, we watched Brian walk out of the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. 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. We have spent every day praying for God’s healing and we claimed it knowing Brian would walk out of the hospital and today he DID!”

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Brian Battie has had a long journey to get to the point that he could leave the hospital. It was only a month and a half ago that he was released from the ICU following the May shooting that killed Battie’s brother, Tommie Battie IV, and left four others wounded.

At the time he was released from the ICU, Battie was smiling, laughing and getting a few words out. His favorite words included “brother” and “Tommie,” according to the family.

In July, Auburn coach Hugh Freeze provided a brief update on Battie’s progress.

“He has a road ahead of him that’s challenging, but praise to God that he’s OK,” Freeze said. “He’s alive and recovering and we’re thankful for that.”

The Auburn running back was shot on May 18, along with four others, including his brother Tommie Battie IV, who was killed. Initially, according to court documents obtained by The Tampa Bay Times, it was feared that Brian Battie could suffer permanent paralysis.

The update posted by the family on June 14 shared some encouraging results.

“He has made great progress this week and is communicating more,” the family wrote. “He is smiling, laughing and getting words out. His two favorite words right now have been Brother and Tommie. He was able to write his name yesterday.

“We are asking all our prayer warriors to continue to pray for Brian’s recovery and complete healing from the top of Brian’s head to the soles of his feet! He still has a long road to recovery, we are exploring all our options for the very best Rehabilitation care to cater to his Traumatic Brain Injury. Asking for God to lead our steps as we advocate and research the very best for our Son.”

Now Brian Battie is out of the hospital and his recovery can continue in a more comfortable setting.