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Family Says 16-Year-Old Survived Four Gunshot Wounds in Redding Shooting
The family of Gavin, 16, says he survived four gunshot wounds in the November 9th Redding shooting. A GoFundMe seeks support for his recovery.
REDDING, Calif. — A 16-year-old wounded in the November 9th shooting in Redding survived four gunshot wounds and underwent hours of surgery, according to a family fundraiser now seeking support for his recovery.
The teenager, identified by his family as Gavin, faces an uncertain recovery as his mother, Tamber, balances being at his bedside with caring for her other children.
According to the GoFundMe description, written by someone identifying Gavin as their nephew, the shooting happened at approximately 2:45 p.m. The organizer alleges Gavin was lured outside his apartment before being shot four times. That account comes from the family’s fundraiser.
The family says doctors removed a portion of Gavin’s intestine during surgery because of his injuries. He also suffered injuries to his pelvis, hand and thumb. His hand and thumb injuries will require further evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon, according to the fundraiser.
Although Gavin survived, his family says they do not yet know how long his recovery will take or what care he may need once he returns home.
The fundraiser, titled “Help Gavin and Tamber Through Recovery,” was created to help ease everyday expenses while his mother focuses on supporting him.
The organizer describes Tamber as a single mother raising multiple children on a fixed income. Donations are intended to help with transportation to and from the hospital, food for the household and supplies Gavin may need during his recovery at home.
For the family, the shooting has brought both relief that Gavin is alive and uncertainty about the days and months ahead.
The organizer thanked those who have reached out, offered prayers, donated or passed along the fundraiser. Those unable to contribute financially are also being encouraged to help others learn about the family’s situation.
Below is a link to the original story as well as the GoFundMe
Fundraiser: Help Gavin and Tamber Through Recovery