Noblesville Schools Educational Services CenterĮlla and her family deeply appreciate the outpouring of support, concern, and prayers from friends, family, and the community. Those who would like to donate to Ella’s recovery expenses can do so here. Those who would like to send cards or letters to the 13-year-old can send them to the following address: Her heroic teacher, Jason Seaman, thwarted the shooter after getting shot three times. She hopes to eventually return to her favorite activities of volleyball, cheerleading, and show choir,” the family said in a statement.

“She will remain an inpatient at Riley Hospital for the foreseeable future, where she is receiving exceptional care from her medical team. The family says Ella remains in stable condition and has a long road ahead for recovery. She had collapsed lungs a broken jaw, clavicle, multiple neck vertebrae and ribs a severed vertebral vein, significant nerve damage and other injuries. Her family says she suffered very serious, life-threatening injuries from being shot seven times in the face, neck hand and chest. NOBLESVILLE, Ind.– The family of a Noblesville West Middle School student who was shot while in class on May 25 says she continues to make progress in her recovery.Įlla Whistler, 13, was originally listed in critical condition after getting shot multiple times. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.

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