TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The sister of an Apopka student who was shot at Florida State University last week said her brother is paralyzed from the waist down but has been upgraded to serious condition.
Farhana Ahmed said on Monday that her brother, Farhan "Ronny" Ahmed, was studying for his finals when he was shot three times. Ahmed remains at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare but is no longer in critical condition.
Farhana Ahmed thanked the community for the support her brother has received. She also thanked law enforcement officers.
"Ronny was saved by the quickness of their actions," she said.
Ronny Ahmed hopes to become a biomedical engineer, and his sister said he's getting lots of support from the university to help him fulfill his dream. FSU President John Thrasher said he's working with the Ahmeds to ensure that Ronny will graduate.
Ronny Ahmed was one of three people shot by Myron May, 31, at FSU's Strozier Library on Thursday.
A classmate started a fundraiser for Ahmed, which has raised more than $36,000, with a goal of $100,000.
To help, access the website at http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-ronny-our-fellow-nole/267409.
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