Miami Grad Injured In Orlando Massacre
MIAMI (CBBSMiami) -- A South Florida graduate is among the victims in a deadly attack at an Orlando nightclub that killed at least 49 people on Sunday.
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy graduate Laura Vargas is confirmed to be among the 53 people injured in the massacre.
Late Sunday evening, the school issued a statement on the matter over Facebook saying,
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of the tragedy in Orlando, especially Laura Vargas '07, who is currently recovering from surgery. #prayfororlando#prayforpeace"
A college friend has created a GoFundMe Page, according to the page Vargas was shot twice in the back and remains in critical condition. At last check, they had raised more than $3,000 to help cover her medical expenses.
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