The family of the five-year-old boy who was thrown over a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, posted a positive update about his condition on their GoFundMe page. Following months of physical therapy and return trips to the hospital, Landon is "walking perfectly" and in the near future, might be able to stop taking the medication he is currently using.
"He is now walking PERFECTLY with even legs AMEN. The wound has finally scabbed over, and new skin is growing, and we are still optimistic he will be off some of his medications soon."
Landon is in good spirits and has returned to school.
"He loves being back to school and going to kindergarten at the same school his twin brother and sister go to. He gets out of the car every morning happy and blows kisses all the way in! He's a strong, happy boy."
While Landon still has a ways to go in his recovery, he is optimistic and thankful for the support and prayers of people from all over the world.
"He has good memories of all the people who loved him and cared for him in the hospital, so to him, follow-up appointments are fun! We have many coming up in December, so please keep praying. Landen knows people all over the world are praying for him, and he loves all the cards he keeps getting in the mail."
The man who threw Landon off the balcony was sentenced to 19 years in jail for attempted first-degree murder and will eligible for parole in 12 years.
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