'Please keep sending love and prayers to my son as he continues to fight as hard as he can,' his mother, Keely Roberts, said in a statement.
Eight-year-old Cooper Roberts continues to fight for his life, more than a week after he was left paralyzed from the waist down, when he was shot in the mass shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
After he woke up on Thursday, there had been some encouraging signs for Cooper, as he was breathing without his ventilator, and no longer had a fever, following a new infection this week.Cooper RobertsA CT scan also revealed fluid building in his esophagus, lungs, and around is pelvis. As a result, he remains on a ventilator and breathing tube.
Roberts, the superintendent for Zion Elementary School District 6 – was also shot twice in the foot and leg area during the Highland Park parade. She has had several surgeries, but a family spokesperson said when she learned her son's spinal cord was severed last week, she demanded to be released from the hospital where she was being treated so she could be at his side.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Cooper Roberts update: Family provides update on 8-year-old Highland Park shooting survivorCooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was left paralyzed after being shot in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, remains in critical condition after undergoing his seventh surgery earlier this week.
Consulte Mais informação »
Cooper Roberts, Highland Park: Boy, 8, paralyzed in parade shooting remains very criticalCooper Roberts was shot and suffered a severed spinal cord, among other injuries, after a gunman opened fire on the July 4 parade.
Consulte Mais informação »
Cooper Roberts, 8-year-old paralyzed in Highland Park mass shooting, recovering after infection, collapsed lung, torn esophagus'He is just a miracle. He is going to change the world. Really, truly he is. He is going to keep fighting.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Bradley Cooper Was Reportedly Dating This ‘Glee’ Actress Before Huma AbedinBradley Cooper was reportedly linked to actress Dianna Agron prior to his connection with Huma Abedin.
Consulte Mais informação »
How Bradley Cooper and Huma Abedin are the new George and Amal ClooneyWith the news that Bradley Cooper and Huma Abedin are reportedly dating, Hollywood and political insiders and experts weigh in on how the two could be the next power couple like George and Amal Clo…
Consulte Mais informação »
Mini Cooper SE Convertible Concept Is a Blue-Skies EVThe convertible is based on the electric Mini Cooper Electric.
Consulte Mais informação »