Annunciation Shooting Survivor Sophia Forchas Discharged After Critical Recovery

Sophia Forchas, the 12-year-old survivor of the August shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, was discharged from the hospital nearly two months after being critically wounded by a gunshot to the head. Doctors had initially feared she might not survive, as the bullet was lodged in her brain and part of her skull had to be removed to relieve swelling. After a medically induced coma and a month of inpatient rehabilitation at Gillette Children’s Hospital, Sophia returned home and made a heartfelt visit to Hennepin County Medical Center to thank the medical staff who cared for her. Her recovery has been described as miraculous by medical professionals and her family, who expressed deep gratitude to the healthcare teams involved. Sophia’s release was met with cheers and applause, and a GoFundMe campaign supporting her recovery has raised nearly $1.2 million. The Annunciation Catholic School community continues to heal, with memorial efforts ongoing.