The Nebraska Medical Center

Updated: 3:30 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2007

The Nebraska Medical Center treated three people on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 after the shooting at Westroads Mall. They arrived at the hospital at 3 p.m. (central time). One shooting victim remains a patient at The Nebraska Medical Center.

With no discernable pulse and massive blood loss, doctors at The Nebraska Medical Center say Fred Wilson was near death when he was transported to the medical center on Wed, Dec. 5.

Fred Wilson Sound Bites

• Lucky Man
• To the family and friends who lost loved ones
• On forgiving mall shooter Robert Hawkins
• Accepting what life’s dealt
• On going back to work at Von Maur

Fred Wilson was released from The Nebraska Medical Center at 11:00 am December 20th.

He knows his recovery will take some time, but he is optimistic. Fred also wants to say thanks to everyone who’s been thinking about him and offering their support.

Also treated at The Nebraska Medical Center, a 55-year-old male, was treated and released for cuts to his face. He received his injuries from running and ducking under a clothing rack.

A third victim, 34-year-old Jeff Schaffart, was treated for a gunshot wound to his arm. Schaffart was shopping for his 2-year-old daughter when he heard the gunshots. He ran into the women’s lounge area where he realized he’d been shot in his left arm and his left index finger. Schaffart was discharged around 7:00 p.m. on December 5.