PARKLAND, Florida -- A Florida school massacre victim is being hailed a hero for using his own body as a human shield to protect 20 classmates from gunfire.
Anthony Borges was in class when a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wednesday, killing 17, his father Royer Borges tells ABC News.
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Instead of hiding, Borges attempted to close and lock the classroom door, protecting 20 of his classmates.
He was shot multiple times in both of his legs, and a bullet went through his back.
Anthony is alive and stable but his father said he has a long road of recovery ahead.
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"I only ask that people pray for him," he said.
Royer Borges' co-worker set up a GoFundMe page, which can be found here.