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Family Of Cooper Roberts, 8-Year-Old Highland Park Shooting Victim, Provides Update On Recovery

"We remain grateful for every prayer, kind wishes, gift, and donation, and for the good moments when our family can be together."

The team at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab is seeing some patterns of behavior that may indicate some cognitive loss.
The team at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab is seeing some patterns of behavior that may indicate some cognitive loss. (Roberts Family Photo)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (CBS) — The family of Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy shot during the Highland Park July 4 parade, provided an update on his road to recovery Thursday.

According to the family, there are still unknowns about Cooper's condition and future -- saying Cooper wasn't well enough or talking enough to notice these issues earlier while in the hospital.

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