An 18-year-old Springfield High School student in Toledo is paralyzed and has gone into early labor after a Snapchat meetup turned into an attempted robbery and shooting, her family says. Angel, who was about 26 weeks pregnant, was hit in the left arm, and the bullet traveled into her chest, leaving her with a fractured 12th vertebra and no movement in her legs. Relatives say the bullet missed her unborn baby, and they have launched a fundraiser as medical and housing costs climb.
Snapchat meetup turns into armed robbery
According to WKRC, Angel and her boyfriend drove out on Saturday to meet someone they had connected with on Snapchat when a man dressed in black walked up to their car and put a gun to the boyfriend’s head. WKRC reports that the boyfriend tried to wrestle the gun away, and the suspect opened fire, hitting Angel in the left arm as the bullet then traveled into her chest. The station says Angel’s mother described the bullet as lodging in her chest but sparing the fetus.
Scene near Ottawa Park and life-altering injuries
Local coverage places the shooting on Greenway Street near Ottawa Park, with reports listing the address as 2550 Greenway St. Accounts describe devastating injuries, including a spinal fracture that has left Angel unable to move her legs. As reported by Cleveland19, the trauma also triggered early labor at about 26 weeks of pregnancy. Cleveland19 and other outlets note that no one is in custody.
Family fundraiser as baby is closely monitored
The family has started a GoFundMe to cover medical bills, accessibility renovations, and day-to-day expenses while Angel and her unborn son remain hospitalized. The organizer writes that Angel’s baby currently weighs about 1 pound, 9 ounces, and says the family is asking not only for donations but also for help from local contractors to make their home accessible. The page also notes that they plan to set aside some of the money as a reward for verified tips that lead to an arrest.
Investigation still active, suspect at large
Authorities have not announced any arrests, and local reports say no one is in custody so far, according to Cleveland19. WKRC reports the suspect was dressed in black, and detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Toledo police.
Experts warn about meeting strangers from apps
Federal safety guidance notes that meeting people from social apps can carry serious risks and recommends steps such as researching profiles, keeping conversations on the platform, and arranging first meetings in public spaces. The FBI advises users to report scams to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and to be wary of anyone who tries to isolate them or asks for money. Advocates say those conversations are especially crucial for teens and the adults who look out for them.
Angel’s family says they plan to share updates through the fundraiser and local media as the investigation continues and she works through a long recovery. This story will be updated as officials release more information and as the family reports on Angel’s condition.
