Boy Thrown From Mall Of America Balcony Remains In Intensive Care
MINNEAPOLIS (AP/WCCO) — The family of the 5-year-old boy thrown over a Mall of America balcony in April says he's has been on a very challenging road to recovery.
In an update on their GoFundMe page Tuesday, the parents of the victim, identified only as Landen, say he has had more than 15 medical procedures, including surgeries for two broken arms and a broken leg, facial and skull fractures and removal of his spleen. The parents say it has been a challenging road to recovery and they are not sure when Landen will be able to come home.
"While the miracle of his survival is what we celebrate and thank Jesus for every day, we must also acknowledge that our beautiful boy has been on a very challenging road to recovery," the family wrote on the page.
He was thrown nearly 40 feet to the ground by Emmanuel Aranda, who was sentenced to 19 years in prison earlier this month for attempted first-degree murder.
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Landen is still in intensive care, where he's been since April.
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