MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The 10-year-old boy who spoke to reporters after the Annunciation mass shooting will need to undergo surgery to have a bullet fragment removed from his neck.

Weston said he was saved by his friend Victor, who was shot in the back while protecting him from gunfire.

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Support for Weston's Healing journey

What they're saying:

The GoFundMe for Weston recalls his "grief-stricken face" and "account of the horrific details" when he spoke to reporters about the shooting.

Despite all this, Weston has still expressed his appreciation for his friends while praying for their recovery, according to the GoFundMe.

The funds will go to medical bills for Weston's recovery, trauma counseling

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