A young Abilene boy continues to recover after he was shot in the head during a drug deal gone wrong.
Zach Fernandez is still in a Dallas hospital, but a family member tells us he is alert and recognizes those around him.
The family member reports Zach had a successful surgery to reconstruct his face and is able to eat some solid foods.
Originally, doctors reported he would have to stay in ICU for 6 to 8 weeks, but they are already talking about moving him to a rehabilitation center.
Keegan Clark is accused of shooting the gun, on August 6 of this year, that sturck the vehicle Zack was in.
The shooting happened on North 9 and Plaza.
Clark allegedly fired shots at the vehicle as the boys' mother was driving away from the scene after a botched drug deal.
Clark will be charged with injury to a child.
He was already in jail on unrelated charges.
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Zach Fernandez is still in a Dallas hospital, but a family member tells us he is alert and recognizes those around him.
The family member reports Zach had a successful surgery to reconstruct his face and is able to eat some solid foods.
Originally, doctors reported he would have to stay in ICU for 6 to 8 weeks, but they are already talking about moving him to a rehabilitation center.
Keegan Clark is accused of shooting the gun, on August 6 of this year, that sturck the vehicle Zack was in.
The shooting happened on North 9 and Plaza.
Clark allegedly fired shots at the vehicle as the boys' mother was driving away from the scene after a botched drug deal.
Clark will be charged with injury to a child.
He was already in jail on unrelated charges.
Continued Coverage
Child Shooting Victim Moved to Hospice, Hospice Director Holds on to Hope
New Suspect Charged in Child Shooting Case
Family, Friends Raise Funds for 12-Year-Old Shooting Victim
Prayer Vigil Held for Child Injured Abilene Shooting
APD News Conference Regarding Monday's Shooting of Two Children
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