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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Gino Spocchia

Paralysed Highland Park victim, 8, now fighting for his life after medical setback

Georgette Topalis / Annie Loizzi / Kelly Roberts / GoFundMe

The boy who was paralysed from the waist down after the shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, has suffered another medical setback, his family has said.

Cooper Roberts, 8, was shot in the spinal cord during the 4 July attack and has needed more than seven surgeries, according to his family.

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