Overview

• Samuel (Samy) Garduno-Martinez was discharged on Oct. 8 from American Family Children's Hospital and received a police and fire escort upon departure.
• A hospital spokesperson confirmed he was transferred to a Chicago facility for continued recovery, with no condition details released.
• His mother says he is off a ventilator but needs around-the-clock care and will begin specialized rehabilitation in Chicago.
• The family has launched a GoFundMe with a $140,000 goal and has raised more than $104,000 as they secure accessible housing and transportation in Chicago.
• Samy suffered multiple gunshot wounds and a March setback from encephalitis; the December 2024 attack left six injured, two victims dead, and the shooter dead by suicide.