Donations pour in for 10-year-old boy wounded in Pasadena shooting

Donations for 10-year-old boy shot in Pasadena

PASADENA, Calif. - Members of the community are rallying to help 10-year-old Mario Ramirez who was shot in Pasadena last weekend. His condition has stabilized, but he faces a long road to recovery, officials said.

Days after he was shot, donations have been pouring in on a GoFundMe page to help with his physical therapy costs once he’s released from the hospital.

Authorities previously reported that Ramirez was in serious condition after he was wounded in a shooting that occured in front of his family's home in the Villa Parke area of Pasadena on Sunday.

The shooting was reported near Parke Street and Garfield Avenue around 3 p.m., according to Pasadena police.

Officials said Ramirez was playing in his front yard when a car drove up and at least two men opened fire in the residential area. Ramirez was struck by the gunfire and after the shooting, the gunmen immediately left the scene.

10-year-old boy shot in Pasadena

The Pasadena Police Department was investigating after a 10-year-old boy was shot and wounded in Pasadena on the afternoon of Feb. 14.

The young victim was rushed to a local hospital after several neighbors contacted police. He was conscious and alert when he was transported. However, authorities later said his injuries were considered life-threatening.

Police added he underwent multiple surgeries.

Investigators do not believe he was the intended target.

Anyone with information on this shooting was asked to call the Pasadena police at 626-744-4501. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 800- 222-8477.

Click here if you'd like to contribute to his GoFundMe.

CNS contributed to this report.

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