A 13-year-old boy who was shot while trying out for the basketball team at Harwell Middle School will have a long road to recovery.
The parents of Nicholas Tijerina held a press conference at the McAllen on Friday morning.
Nicholas has been upgraded to stable condition but still has a bullet lodged inside of him.
The 13-year-old boy cannot move his legs but is eventually expected to do so with therapy.
The boy's parents thanked teachers and coaches for saving their son's life.
Action 4 News will have the full story during tonight's 6 p.m. newscast.
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