The Gainesville community is rallying around a University of Florida student who was wounded during the massive Las Vegas shooting Sunday night.
University of Florida Law student Kristin Babik has bruised ribs and a collapsed lung.
Friends of Babik have set up a GoFundMe to aid in her recovery.
“It’s even more heartbreaking to know one of our own was part of this tragedy,” said a Gainesville resident.
University of Florida law student Kristin Babik was hit by a bullet during Sunday's massacre in Las Vegas. AT 6 how students are helping. pic.twitter.com/FlXbvvg1rm
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) October 3, 2017
Babik was among the hundreds injured when she was hit by one of the flying bullets at the Route 91 Harvest music festival.
“She is suffering from considerable injuries. Please send love and support to Kristin Babik and her family,” said Babik's friend, Tamara Herchel.
Friends tell us Babik’s injuries are serious and she’s in a lot of pain, but she is in stable condition in a hospital.
“It makes us wonder if there’s a place to love in this world around us,” said Herchel.
The dean of University of Florida Law School, Laura Rosenbury tweeted wishing Babik a full recovery where she included the link to the GoFundMe started by Babik's friends.
Wishing a full recovery for #UFLaw 3L wounded in Las Vegas. Her friends have set up a fund to defray medical costs. https://t.co/ZhO4POhZX3
— Laura Rosenbury (@UFLawDean) October 3, 2017
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