Kindergarten student Kemiyah Edwards is heading home after spending weeks in VCU Medical Center's intensive care unit.
According to local news outlet WTVR, Kemiyah was hit in the head by a stray bullet on April 4, while playing inside of her grandmother's home. Kemiyah's grandmother put her in the car and called an ambulance before rushing her to the hospital herself.
Kemiyah spent weeks in and out of surgery and still may need more surgeries before she fully recovers. But video of her jumping and walking around made it on to local news and brought smiles to many of the people who had been following the story.
In the clip, Kemiyah Edwards is seen walking out of the hospital more than a month after she was struck in the head by a bullet that came through a window into her Byron Street home. https://t.co/gRtd9TNVd6
— WTVR CBS 6 Richmond (@CBS6) May 7, 2019
Police are still investigating the shooting but have yet to update the press about any possible suspects.
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In an update on Facebook, the little girl's family members thanked people for their prayers and said Kemiyah was on the road to recovery.
"Kemiyah is home. Thanks to everyone who prayed, sent well wishes, and donated to her. She had a long day yesterday seeing family and friends and it wore her out. She still has another surgery that she has to have but is doing so well the family appreciates everyone," said Reckalynn Harris, who has been updating a page dedicated to fundraising for Kemiyah medical bills.
"This has been a journey for all of us and will continue to be please still continue to pray for her thanks again #kemiyahstrong true colors I love this video of her."
After days in the hospital, Kemiyah began to breathe on her own on April 12 and by April 21 she was able to move all of her limbs again. She still has months of therapy but has made a quick recovery so far.
"Kemiyah Edwards is a 5 year old princess that was caught in the cross fire and unfortunately got shot in the head," the family wrote on the Facebook page.
"We are so thankful for all the donations gifts cards and support that she already has received. Please continue to pray for her she has a very hard long road ahead."
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