Child shot at Lakewood Church making progress, can sit up in wheelchair

HOUSTON - The family member of the 7-year-old boy injured at the Lakewood Church shooting says he has made progress in his condition.

According to the boy's grandmother, the 7-year-old can be sat up in a customized wheelchair. She also says he is wearing a helmet constructed to protect his head injury and they explored his ICU room, naming each object.

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Just last week, the boy was taken off life support and able to breathe on his own.

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