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Brooklyn Teen Shot by Stray Bullet Shares Message of Hope and Forgiveness

CBS New YorkDecember 5, 20252 min1,301 views
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A Young Athlete's Ordeal

  • πŸ€ Nana Donor, a 16-year-old high school basketball player, is recovering in the hospital after being shot by a stray bullet.
  • πŸ₯ The injury, sustained at a Brooklyn bus stop, is severe and may prevent him from ever walking again.

The Incident

  • 🎯 The shooting occurred Sunday near East 16th Street and Avenue J in Midwood, Brooklyn, as Nana was waiting for a bus.
  • 🎭 Three masked teens approached Nana, and one fired a gun, hitting him with a stray bullet.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Nana was not the intended target of the attack.

Community Support and Faith

  • πŸ™ Nana is relying on the support of his loved ones, his church, and a network of "prayer warriors" during his recovery.
  • ✨ He expresses a strong belief that things will get better with time, stating, "God is great."

A Message for the Shooter

  • πŸ’¬ Nana has a message for the person who shot him: he wants an apology and prays that the shooter, also a kid, will have a good future.
  • 🎀 Despite the life-altering injury, Nana remains hopeful about returning to the basketball court.

Police Appeal

  • πŸš“ Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in identifying and apprehending the individuals involved in the shooting.
  • πŸ“ž Anyone with information is urged to contact the police immediately.
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