Darryl Bernard Brookins Apprehended in Connection with Brian Battie’s Injury and Tommie’s Death
Sarasota Shooting Leaves Brother Dead – Football Player Battling for Life
According to the published article of People, in Sarasota, Florida, a man named Darryl Bernard Brookins was arrested for a shooting that hurt Brian Battie and killed his brother Tommie. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office caught Darryl Bernard Brookins with the help of the U.S. Marshals Task Force. The shooting happened in a parking lot early on May 18 and Tommie died while Brian was badly hurt and is still on a ventilator.
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GoFundMe Launched for Injured Auburn Football Player Brian Battie and Deceased Brother Tommie’s Family
Brian, who’s 22, used to play football at South Florida before going to Auburn. His brother Tommie also played football in high school. The coach at Auburn, Hugh Freeze, asked for prayers for Brian, saying there was a setback in his recovery. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Brian and Tommie’s family with the costs of medical bills and funerals. So far, it’s gotten a lot of support, showing how people can come together in tough times. May Darryl Bernard Brookins will serve what’s right for him.