Hopeful Words for Paralyzed Victim of Midtown Shooting

Lauren Garcia, the 23-year-old woman wounded during the recent shooting at a , has received an outpouring of support on Facebook as she recovers from a spinal cord injury.

Garcia, who was shot in the back during the July 15 attack on Crescent Avenue, was transferred to the Shepherd Center in Buckhead last week. The hospital specializes in spinal cord and brain injuries.

Channel 2  that the injury left Garcia paralyzed.

Garcia was one of three women shot at the parking garage of the Proscenium building in Midtown.

Police say Nkosi Thandiwe, a 22-year-old security guard at the building, is responsible for the attack that killed one of the women.

Thandiwe is charged with murder in the death of Brittney Watts, 26, and two counts of aggravated assault in the shootings of Garcia and Tiffany Ferenczy, 24. 

The Facebook page “Thoughts and Prayers for Lauren Garcia” says flowers and cards can be sent to the Shepherd Center at 2020 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Here are some of the posts written to the injured woman:

“Update: Lauren is doing well. She is doing therapy daily, and she has been up and around some. She has been fitted for her wheelchair and is doing well :) Everyone keep praying. She has visiting hours everyday. And the address is 2020 Peachtree Road Northeast Atlanta, GA 30309 if you want to send flowers or cards...”

“Continuously sending positive thoughts and prayers for Lauren, her family, as well as the other victims and their families. xoxo

 ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.’ 
Proverbs 3:5”

“Thinking about you Lauren!!”

“Praying for you and your family Lauren. You are an amazing girl and loved by many!”

“Lauren, You continue to be in my constant thoughts and prayers.”

“Hang in there, Lauren. Sending you love and prayers for healing.”

“I regret terribly that I am disabled/homebound and unable to attend, however, I definitely can and will pray for her and her family, friends, etc! PRAYER WORKS. If there is anything at all I can do from home, such as making phone calls, etc. please do not hesitate to contact me night or day. Love and prayers to ALL. Love and GOD BLESS!!!!”

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

“I pray that Gods healing hands continue to cover Lauren, and uphold her family and give them supernatural strenght. Nothing is to big for God! All who agree say.... Amen!”

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Lauren and her family along with the others involved with the shooting.”