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The good news: little Johnny Dooley was upgraded to fair condition yesterday. The bad news: he still sustained a ridiculous amount of gruesome injuries, as decribed in a gripping story today by my colleague Regina Medina.
"Yesterday, Johnny's dark-blond hair was still caked with blood, his face peppered with lacerations.
The skin on the right side of his face has been "completely scraped off," said John Dooley Sr., his 24-year-old dad. That area was red or pinkish in color - from the forehead to just above his chin - and shimmered with ointment.
His right arm was bandaged with gauze up to his shoulder, because the limb was "raw" or exposed, said Dooley Sr. Two dime-size holes of unknown origin are imprinted in the middle of his arm, he said.
The enormity of the accident has shown that Johnny, a beach-lover and an "old soul," according to family members, is a survivor."
Remember, cops are still looking for the jerk -- and his 1983 to 1994 Chevy S10 Blazer -- who left Johnny bloodied and broken in the street. You can call in any tips to Officer Eddie Velez at 215-685-3180.
Comments (4)
Why dont this lowlife scum just turn himself in,
or somebody he knows it was a baby this man almost killed and if it was yours u would want the same.
Posted by n | October 25, 2007 1:15 PM
Posted on October 25, 2007 13:15
David,
Can you update Johnny's status? Also, is there a place to send cards or gifts?
Thanks,
MJ
Posted by MJ | October 26, 2007 1:59 PM
Posted on October 26, 2007 13:59
Last I heard, Johnny was well enough the other day to eat french fries and talk to his parents, but he also ran into some complications with one of the injuries to his arms. As far as I know, he's heading in the right direciton, though.
I'll check with his family to see how they want the card/gift situation handled. If need be, you can send something to me and I can pass along to Johnny's family.
Posted by david | October 26, 2007 8:34 PM
Posted on October 26, 2007 20:34
David,
Can you provide any updates on Johnny's condition?
Thanks,
MJ
Posted by MJ | November 8, 2007 2:57 PM
Posted on November 8, 2007 14:57