Bullet fragment found in boys neck days after Annunciation Church shooting

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A shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis left two children dead and injured 16 others, sparking a wave of fundraising efforts to assist affected families. Families are sharing their children's stories of bravery, such as Weston, who must undergo surgery to remove a bullet fragment from his neck after a friend shielded him. Victor, the friend who protected Weston, is also recovering from injuries sustained during the incident. Genevieve, another victim, was shot in the neck, and her medical journey remains uncertain. Sophia, a seventh-grader, is in critical condition after being injured, while her mother, a nurse, arrived at the hospital unaware that her daughter was a victim.

Fundraising campaigns are providing financial support for medical expenses and emotional healing. This incident highlights the urgent need to address gun violence in communities. The resilience shown by the children and their families has drawn attention and support from the community.

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