[sanddrag]

That is absolutely aweful. I am so glad the story did not turn out with a worse ending. I hope he is able to make a quick and full recovery. Unfortunately these kinds of acts occur very frequently in parts southern California. Sometimes it happens because of what someone is wearing, or which direction their eyes are pointing, or sometimes for no reason at all (like in this case). It is sad what criminals will put other people through to get a few laughs or initiation (or whatever they get out of it, who knows).

I hope the shooter is caught and prosecuted to th fullest extent of the law. And when criminal law runs out, go for a civil suit for damages, pain, suffering, medical bills, and time lost.

Edit: I'm assuming you meant August 17th not September