'She's moved!': 12-year-old girl makes steps toward recovery after being shot in head, neck by Tumbler Ridge trans shooter

The 12-year-old girl who was critically injured in Tuesday’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia has made progress in her recovery, her mother has revealed. The GoFundMe set up in the wake of the shooting to support the girl's recovery has received over $296,000. 

Cia Edmund, the mother of Maya, said in an update on Thursday afternoon, "Day of recovery. Shes moved!!. Its stimulus, a kick, a hand move, but its something!!. Its truely something new in almost 48 hours. Keep up the positive vibes." She urged people for their continued prayers for her daughter. 

She added, "We need to know this isn't it. She will continue to improve despite those opinions. We will also be having a fresh look with a second opinion. We are so incredibly grateful for the outpour of support literally around the world!. We still hold strong for the families who arent so fortunate. Pray for our community. Pray for support. Pray for healing. Pray that all the young minds that are forced to live in memories, that they l can to grieve and eventually move forward with their heads held so high. We love you, and we are thinking about all of you from the ICU."

This comes after an update issued on Wednesday said, "We need a miracle," and that "our amazing team believes she can’t possibly make it" but" we wait, and we keep hoping." She underwent surgery soon after the shooting that took place on Tuesday afternoon.

Eight people were killed and dozens more were injured after a shooter, identified as Jesse Van Rootselaar, also known as Jesse Strang, opened fire. Authorities said the shooting began at a residential home, with the shooter killing his mother and brother. He then moved to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where six people were killed. The gunman is also dead.