Cooper Roberts update: Boy paralyzed in July 4 parade shooting moves from hospital to rehab center

Monday, August 1, 2022
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is some good news to report about the health of one of the youngest victims of the Highland Park tragedy.

Cooper Roberts, 8, has been moved to a Shirley Ryan Ability Lab after spending nearly a month at Comer Children's Hospital.
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Roberts, his twin brother and their mother were all wounded in the attack that left seven people dead on July 4th.

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Cooper was paralyzed in the shooting and has required several surgeries since.
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His family says he's now eating solid food and has even gotten a chance to play with his dog George.

Friends of the family have started a GoFundMe campaign to support medical needs.
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