Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were shot during the first meeting. Only Smith survived. See how he defied the chance of making an outstanding recovery.
Crime scene
Illinois State Police
On the night before Thanksgiving 2021. year, Smith went to the first meeting with a woman named Leslie Reeves. The morning after that, the first responsibilities found Smith in his farmersville, Illinois, home with a bullet in his brain. Reeves was dead.
The victim shooting in
Chris Smith
EMTS rushed Smith to the hospital in which he underwent brain surgery and was placed in a medically induced communion.
A bullet that is placed in his brain
Chris Smith
The bullet fragments remained in Smith’s brain. His doctors say that he could risk a risk for retrieving the bullet by causing further damage.
Family assistance
Chris Smith
Smith’s mother, Sharon Costanza, and sister, Ashli Holcomb, sat next to his side during recovery. The doctors told them that the chances are very low that Smith would return to his previous level of functioning.
No memory
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In January 2022. Smith woke up from whom and asked where he was and what happened. He doesn’t remember anything from the night of the shooting. He had no memory of his meeting with Reeves, although he talked on the phone and messages with two weeks before firing.
Poor Forecast
CBS news
Due to Smith injuries, his neurosurgeon, dr. Victor Williams, said Zamith that he would probably not be able to walk again. Williams and his team were dedicated to do whatever they could help Chris recovery.
Life changed forever
CBS news
Smith’s left foot partially paralyzed from hook to knees. From his knees to his toes, he was completely paralyzed. Aafter left the hospital, he had to return to his mother.
Regain his strength
CBS news
Most days Smith goes to the gym and works to regain his strength so that one day he will be able to walk without help.
Survivor
Chris Smith
Smith says he is determined to hold himself tightly for his new lease. Go back singing with your Rock band. And he suggested his fiancé, Michelle Albrecht.
New aspirations
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‘Smith hopes to become a motivational speaker and has his website.
Miracles recovery
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Smith’s mother says his recovery is nothing a little miracles.
2025-05-18 06:18:00