BOSTON (
MyFoxBoston.com) -- The mother of a 7-year-old boy shot in Dorchester Sunday afternoon is asking for the public's help to identify and find the person responsible for his shooting.
Divan Silva, of Brockton, was visiting relatives in Dorchester and riding his bicycle when s
omeone began shooting in the area. A bullet also grazed the head of a 20-year-old, whose name has not been released. Police believe the suspect may have been targeting a person standing in the doorway of a nearby barber shop.
Silva was rushed to Boston Children's Hospital where he was at first in serious condition, but later upgraded to fair condition. On Wednesday, the hospital confirmed that Silva was in good condition. A representative initially said that Silva had been released, but later informed FOX25 that the patient information was misinformed.
His mother, Dijanira DeAndrade asked the public for help in identifying her son's shooter.
"I do ask the public to please help the Boston police find who did this by coming forward and sharing any information you may have," she said.
DeAndrade said she was overwhelmed by the support she and her family have received from the community.
"All I can say is thank you and please continue to keep Divan in your thoughts," she said.
Divan's father said he could be home from the hospital as early as Wednesday.
The shooter has been described as a light-skinned male, in his late teens, and approximately 5'7" tall. He was last seen wearing tan pants and a red hoodie. Additionally, witnesses reported seeing a black and white car leaving the scene right after the shooting.
Witnesses or anyone else with information is asked to call Boston police at 617-343-4500. Anonymous calls can be made to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS. Tipsters can also anonymously text the word ‘TIP' to CRIME (27463).
