Greg Pruitt,Jr

N.C. Central University’s all-time leading rusher Greg Pruitt, Jr. remains in critical condition after being critically wounded at a home in Shaker Heights, Oh. Sunday night.

According to Shaker Heights police, Pruitt was visiting a friend’s house at 10 p.m. Sunday night when he was shot in the head.

Three people were in the home at the time; however, Pruitt was the only one shot. The suspect fled the scene.

Acting Shaker Heights police chief Scott Lee said Pruitt was alert and responsive while being transported to the hospital.

Shaker Heights Council-man Brian Parker said five detectives are investigating the case.

Pruitt underwent surgery Monday morning at Huron Hospital and remains in the intensive care unit.

Pruitt, Jr, the son of former Cleveland Brown and Oakland Raider running back Greg Pruitt, Sr., rushed for 3,008 yards at NCCU from 2004-2006.

Pruitt, Jr. is the only player in school history to rush for over 1,000 yards in two consecutive seasons. He was also awarded the Aggie-Eagle Classic’s Offensive Most Valuable Player Award in 2006.

In his final game at NCCU, Pruitt, Jr. amassed 147 all-purpose yards against Elizabeth City State University en route to winning the CIAA Championship MVP award in 2006.

On May 4, Pruitt, Jr. signed as a rookie free agent to the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens.