Kayden Swann 'continues to make slow but steady progress' after being shot in the head
CHICAGO - The following story was posted on April 12th
The 1-year-old child shot in the head last week on Lake Shore Drive "continues to make slow but steady progress," Lurie Children’s Hospital said Monday.
Kayden Swann was in a vehicle with his grandmother and her boyfriend driving on Lake Shore Drive when an SUV merging into the same lane almost hit them, according to court documents.
The boyfriend, identified as Jushawn Brown, and the driver of the SUV exchanged words and then the driver of the SUV pulled out a gun, court documents state.
According to court documents, Brown then placed his gun on his lap and tried to drive away while the SUV followed. The driver of the SUV then fired several shots, one of them shattering the rear passenger window and striking Kayden in the head.
Kayden was rushed to the hospital by a Good Samaritan who was the only person to stop and help at the crime scene.
Good Samaritan helps transport toddler shot in the head to Chicago hospital
A 1-year-old was shot in the head Tuesday morning on Lake Shore Drive. A Good Samaritan driving by in a Tesla was the only vehicle to stop. He picked up the mother and toddler and drove them to the hospital where the child is currently in grave condition.
Although he is making "slow but steady progress," as of Monday, Kayden remained in critical condition in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Lurie Children's Hospital.
"He can move his extremities and while he remains intubated and in critical condition, we are hopeful that we may be able to remove the ventilator at some point in the future," the hospital said in a statement.
"The entire Pediatric Intensive Care Unit team, including nursing, social work, family services, respiratory therapists, physicians, and surgeons have provided the best care and support for Kayden and his entire family," the hospital added.
Kayden Swann
Jushawn Brown, although prosecutors say he never fired his weapon, has been charged with possessing a weapon without proper state identification and was released on bond.
The driver of the SUV was never taken into custody and is still being tracked down.