The family of a man who survived the shooting at Allen Premium Outlets Saturday said his condition is improving, though full recovery will take time.
“My parents always taught me support in having a village. Our village has definitely impacted us for the better in this time. Doing a lot better now with the surgery, likely will have procedures,” she said. “He knows that God is with him. That’s what he has been saying since the beginning. He’s been inspiring us, and he’s in pain. That’s just the type of person he is. He’s trying to reassure me he’s going to be OK.
Faith plays a key role in Walker’s life, said close friend Anthony Calime. The first conversation Calime said he had with Walker was while he was still in the ICU. “He just kind of looked at me, and he said, ‘They can’t take me out. I’m God’s people. He covered me.’ I said, ‘Yes, you are. You’re God’s people.’” Calime said.“When I went and saw him less than an hour ago, he was offering me something to drink. ‘Do you want some water? Do you want this beverage?’ and I’m like, ‘Irvin. I need you to rest. You don’t have to cater like you’re at home.’ But that’s his spirit,” he said.
Washington said the journey to healing is more than physical. There are complicated feelings such as survivor’s guilt, he said. Washington said Walker has been praying for the families of those who died Saturday and those who remain in recovery. According to Medical City Healthcare, conditions of the victims they are treating have improved. One patient remains in critical condition as of Wednesday.for all verified fundraisers related to the shooting. The online fundraising platform said it was working around the clock to make sure that all funds donated go directly to survivors or the families of victims.
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