Kaylee Gain sustained a skull fracture and frontal lobe injuries when she was viciously attacked near her St. Louis high school. The assault, which occurred last Friday, involved her head being repeatedly slammed into the ground, leaving her alone and convulsing until emergency medical responders arrived.
Now, in critical condition, Kaylee faces major brain bleeding and swelling, the full extent of which remains unknown until she regains consciousness, according to the Daily Mail. Her family describes her as fighting fiercely to overcome this ordeal, but they recognize that the road to recovery will be arduous, both emotionally and financially.
A GoFundMe campaign launched to support Kaylee has garnered nearly $200,000 in just two days. These funds are intended to alleviate the immense stress on her family, allowing them to be fully present for her during this critical time and assisting with the considerable medical expenses ahead.
The altercation erupted around 2:30 PM near the school premises, with footage of the incident circulating widely on social media. It shows Kaylee being viciously assaulted, her head forcefully struck against the concrete amidst a chaotic scene of brawling teenagers.
Police discovered Kaylee suffering from grave head injuries near a nearby intersection, a mere five-minute walk from the school. She was promptly transported to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
The crowdfunding page paints a heart-wrenching picture of a family shattered by this senseless act of violence, expressing the profound shock and devastation they feel as they keep vigil by Kaylee’s bedside, yearning for her recovery and the return of the vibrant, beloved daughter they know.