Teen Hit with Stray Bullet Speaks for First Time

Vada Vasquez

The 15-year-old Bronx girl who was put in a medically-induced coma after taking a stray bullet to the skull has spoken for the first time since the incident, eight days ago. A source tells the Daily News that Vada Vasquez's first word was "Mom." Her condition has been upgraded to stable and a spokeswoman at Lincoln Hospital says, "She's improving. She's in stable condition and recognizes family members."

Police have charged five young men between the ages of 16-20 with attempted murder in connection to the shooting, which was directed at Tyrone Creighton, 19, who took a bullet to a lung but has been released from the hospital. Vasquez had been walking home from school when 16-year-old Carvett Gentles allegedly began shooting, accidentally hitting Vasquez.

Two of the men charged have since been moved to protective custody on Rikers Island, because they fear for their safety. A lawyer for Cleve Smith, the alleged ringleader, tells the Post, "He's faced a fair amount of abuse while in custody."

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By John Del Signore in News on November 24, 2009 4:18 PM

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brooklynmouthoff

I'm so glad that she's doing well. This is great news and wish her the very best during her recovery.

I hope the punks responsible are anally raped in prison...then take bullets to the lungs.

Boogie Down

As if we didn't have enough evidence that Cleve Smith is a sociopath, now his lawyer informs us that he's crying about his shitty situation in jail. What sane person would have any sympathy for this savage?

Glad to hear that Vada Vasquez is improving. Things weren't looking so good for her at first, so this is fantastic news.