7-year-old shot at Akron youth football game has third surgery; teammates miss him on the field

Akron Bengals coaches tell News 5 he has a long road to recovery ahead. News 5 went back to Akron on Thursday night.

Seven-year-old Tyren Thompson had his third surgery today after being shot in the chest Sunday after his youth football game in Akron with his team, the Akron Bengals.

Akron Bengals Director Donte Swain said these players are still processing Sunday's traumatic shooting at their game at Lane Field in Akron.Swain said his coaches' quick actions after the gunshots helped Tyren get to the hospital fast. An Akron Police officer stopped by Sherbondy Field, where the Bengals practiced. Police will check in on youth football practices and games to make sure parents and players are at ease.

News 5 was in Akron earlier this week for a moment of prayer for Tyren. Counselors and city officials talked with players and parents.

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