Devyn Holmes thanks supporters 8 months after being shot in head on Facebook Live

Monday, December 31, 2018
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Eight months after being accidentally shot in the head on Facebook Live, Devyn Holmes took to his Facebook page to thank his supporters and update them on his recovery process.

Holmes appeared in good spirits as he streamed himself with his mom on Facebook Live Sunday afternoon.

"You just got to stay focused and keep pushing," Holmes said in the video.

Holmes was released from the hospital back in September and was cheered at a gathering in Galveston County.

Crowd cheers during Devyn Homles' first day out of the hospital


In August, Holmes began defying the odds as video showed him standing and exercising for the first time since the traumatic incident.

Man shot on Facebook now standing


More recently, Holmes was able to go home for the first time since March to celebrate Christmas with his family.



The shooter, Cassandra Damper, is charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury and tampering with evidence.

Anyone who would like to donate to assist with medical bills can mail donations to P.O. Box 16258, Galveston, TX 77552.

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