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Related: About this forum8-year-old Cooper Roberts might not walk again after being shot in Highland Park massacre - CBS Chicago
Cooper has had several surgeries after being shot at the July 4th parade, and we are told he is fighting sedated and on a ventilator, but still considered to be in critical condition. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports. Aired on 07/07/2022.
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8-year-old Cooper Roberts might not walk again after being shot in Highland Park massacre - CBS Chicago (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Jul 2022
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That's thing - it wasn't just that good people were killed, but the injured are still in real trouble
Rhiannon12866
Jul 2022
#2
Yes, there is, it was mentioned in the news story. Both his Mom and brother were injured, too
Rhiannon12866
Jul 2022
#6
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)1. Oh gawd...
Rhiannon12866
(205,507 posts)2. That's thing - it wasn't just that good people were killed, but the injured are still in real trouble
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)3. Of course they are!
pandr32
(11,588 posts)4. What kind doesn't want to go to a parade?
So sad and so preventable.
turbinetree
(24,703 posts)5. Is there yet a GoFundMe for this young victim....
Rhiannon12866
(205,507 posts)6. Yes, there is, it was mentioned in the news story. Both his Mom and brother were injured, too
Looks like this is it:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/kxwjn-the-roberts-family-fundraiser
turbinetree
(24,703 posts)7. Thank you......
Rhiannon12866
(205,507 posts)8. They also provide updates on little Cooper's condition.
Rhiannon12866
(205,507 posts)9. Thank you! Over 9,000 people have donated so far!