Dakotah Earley, culinary arts student critically wounded in Lincoln Park robbery, showing signs of improvement

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- There is good news for Dakotah Earley, the 23-year-old culinary arts student who was shot and critically wounded in a robbery in Lincoln Park a few weeks ago. His mother shared photos showing him sitting up with some help in his hospital bed. 

It's a big accomplishment considering what he has gone through. 

She also shared a photo that shows Dakotah busy on a new cell phone he got for his birthday. 

His mom said the best part is shot got to hug her son. 

Earley was walking near Wayne and Webster around 3 a.m. on May 6 when he was shot three times for his cell phone and passcode. 

He has had several surgeries and spent days in a coma and on life support. Earley also lost part of his leg and part of his colon as a result of the shooting. 

A 19-year-old man who is also a suspect in several other armed robberies is charged with attempted murder and armed robbery in this case.

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