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8-year-old boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting remains in critical condition

CHICAGO — It’s been almost 20 days since 8-year-old Cooper Roberts was hospitalized after being critically wounded at the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park. The bullet caused injuries that left the boy paralyzed from the waist down and despite some progress, he remains in critical condition, according to…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 24, 2022

Boy who was paralyzed in parade shooting goes outside for first time since July 4

CHICAGO — It’s been almost 20 days since 8-year-old boy Cooper Roberts was hospitalized after being critically wounded at the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park. The bullet caused injuries that left the boy paralyzed from the waist down and despite some progress, he remains in critical condition, according…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 22, 2022

8-year-old boy paralyzed after Highland Park shooting making ‘hopeful progress’ after sudden downturn

CHICAGO — While 8-year-old Cooper Roberts continues to be in critical condition in a Chicago hospital, he is making “some hopeful progress,” the family said in a statement.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

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8-year-old boy paralyzed by gunshot at Highland Park massacre is conscious for the first time

CHICAGO — An 8-year-old boy who was shot in the chest at the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park is now paralyzed from the waist down, his family said Friday through their spokesman.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 8, 2022