Brian Collins.Photo: GoFundMe
A 15-year-old boy is recovering after survivingMonday’s school shootingat Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Mo.
Brian Collins was in health class when a gunman entered and killed his teacher,61-year-old Jean Kuczka. The shooter also killed fellow studentAlexzandria Bell, 15, and injured seven other students.
Brian Collins.GoFundMe
At aTuesday press conference, Central Visual and Performing Arts High School Principal Dr. Kacy Seals-Shahid remembered the fatal victims, calling Alexzandria “a very bright student, very charismatic, beautiful spirit, a wonderful dancer, beautiful inside and out.”
Kuczka’s daughter, Abbey Kuczka, was told that her mother wasshielding her studentsand helping them escape through a window when she was killed.
According to an update on Brian’s GoFundMe, the young student transferred to CVPA High School this fall to pursue art.
Alexzandria Bell and Jean Kuczka.Facebook (2)
“He is an incredible artist with an eye for detail,” the update reads. “Part of his recovery will be therapy and exercises for his hands and arms to ensure he can continue to follow his passion.”
Brian’s mother, brother and sister all graduated from the high school, according to the GoFundMe.
“We want to see Brian fully recovered, able to use his hands to create beautiful artwork, bake his signature cheesecakes, and make good use of his gaming chair,” the fundraiser’s description reads. “We want to see a full physical and emotional recovery from the unfathomable trauma he experienced.”
Brian — who is called a “sweet, brave, resilient boy” in the fundraiser — was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday night and sent home to recover from his wounds.
source: people.com
