A disabled seven-year-old girl is now in stable condition after being shot in the face by 16-year-old Griffin John II at Silver Rail Elementary.
Saylor Graham was inside the special needs classroom when John opened fire on Thursday, striking her in the face and leaving her in critical condition.
Graham, who uses a wheelchair, has since been listed in stable condition. She is currently recovering at a Portland hospital, and the family has asked for privacy.
The seven-year-old has a rare gene mutation called CASK, which impacts her physical and cognitive development. The CASK gene helps make a protein that plays an important role
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