Update: Neurosurgeon gives good news
Small fragment of bullet buried in brain.
The family of 21-year-old Joshua Bosch, who was shot twice in the head during a botched hijacking in Florida Park this morning, received good news a short while ago.
Read initial article here: Young man shot in head in attempted hijacking
According to Bosch’s uncle, Doctor Marlin Mckay, the neurosurgeon has assured the Bosch family that Bosch is out of danger. Although a small fragment of a bullet has been lodged in his brain it poses no threat. Mckay said Bosch was conscious and could move all his body parts.
Also read: Hijacking update: Young shooting victim identified, in stable condition
There is thus no need for surgery, however the biggest threat Bosch faces is infection, according to Mckay.
Bosch is currently recovering in the Milpark Hospital.
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