HOUSTON – A little boy who was shot by a stray bullet while at his apartment in May is finally back at home.
Sir Romeo Milam was released from the hospital Friday after numerous surgeries and a lot of therapy. A video posted on Instagram showed Sir Romeo Milam leaving the hospital.
Sir Romeo’s grandmother, Lori Milam, said her grandson has a long recovery road ahead of him.
“We are trying to teach him how to walk and maintain his balance. Basically, the wrong type of move or anything can still damage his internal organs,” Lori Milam said.
In October, Sir Romeo Milam walked on his own for the first time since the shooting.
Lori Milam said her grandson coming home this time of the year, is her best Christmas gift.
“It’s a blessing. Just goes to show the power of God. Nobody expected him to make it, but God had other plans,” Milam said.
On May 15, Houston police said, two groups of people began shooting at each other outside the Kings Row Apartments in the 4100 block of Barberry Drive.
Sir Romeo was inside an apartment at the complex watching television with his grandmother when he was struck by a stray bullet. Milam hopes her family moves out of the apartment complex before the New Year’s because she says the apartment complex is not safe.
Houston police arrived at the scene, and officers rushed the little boy to Texas Children's Hospital in a police cruiser.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the people or person responsible. You can leave anonymous tips at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
If you'd like to help with his medical expenses, his family has set up a GoFundMe account. You can donate by clicking here.