Skip to main content

NJ Mother Shot in Front of Children Outside Wendy's Speaks Out

Eyewitness News ABC7NYNovember 5, 20253 min8,503 views
8 connections·12 entities in this video→

Innocent Victim of Shooting

  • πŸ’” Nelki Cabrada is recovering from a shooting that occurred on September 15th outside a Wendy's in Linden, New Jersey.
  • 🎯 She was an innocent victim, shot while sitting in her car in the parking lot, with her two young children present.
  • 🩸 The shooting caused significant internal bleeding, and she lost more than half her blood.

Devastating Injuries and Trauma

  • πŸ€• Nelki was struck in the hip, and the bullet caused severe damage to her lower extremities, leaving one leg numb and the other in constant pain.
  • ⚠️ The bullet remains lodged in her spine, and doctors deem its removal too risky at this time.
  • πŸ₯ She has experienced extreme pain, affecting her ability to eat, and has had to return to the hospital due to pain and the possibility of infection.

Impact on Family and Business

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Nelki expressed how much her children miss her, highlighting the emotional toll on her family.
  • πŸ’Ό As a business owner, Nelki is unable to work due to her injuries, impacting her livelihood.
  • πŸ’° Friends have set up a GoFundMe page to support her recovery, as her insurance may not cover the extensive rehabilitation needed.

Legal Proceedings

  • βš–οΈ Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection with the shooting.
  • ❓ Nelki believes there must be consequences for their actions.

Ongoing Recovery

  • πŸ₯ Nelki is currently in a rehabilitation center, facing a long and painful recovery process.
  • 🩺 Doctors are monitoring her condition, particularly regarding the bullet near her spine and the potential for infection.
Knowledge graph12 entities Β· 8 connections

How they connect

An interactive map of every person, idea, and reference from this conversation. Hover to trace connections, click to explore.

Hover Β· drag to explore
12 entities
Chapters1 moments

Key Moments

Transcript12 segments

Full Transcript

Topics11 themes

What’s Discussed

ShootingLinden, New JerseyWendy'sVictim TestimonyAggravated AssaultGun ViolenceTrauma RecoveryBusiness OwnerGoFundMeRehabilitation CenterSpinal Injury
Smart Objects12 Β· 8 links
PeopleΒ· 3
CompaniesΒ· 4
LocationsΒ· 2
EventΒ· 1
ConceptsΒ· 2