MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - It was an emotional day at American Family Children’s Hospital, as a student injured in the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School was finally discharged from the hospital.

More than 350 team members provided care to Samuel (Samy) Garduno-Martinez, and many of them lined the hallways of the hospital on Wednesday to give him a sendoff.

Nurses and doctors showed tears of joy and relief, as some shouted “We love you Samy!”

Madison Police Department, Madison Fire Department and an ambulance led a procession on the Beltline as Samy heads to a specialized rehabilitation center in the Chicago area.

Samy has been hospitalized at American Family Children’s Hospital since the Dec. 16, 2024, shooting .

A GoFundMe account to support Samy’s family as they temporari

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