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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- A University of California, Santa Cruz, student who was shot in the head near a bus stop on Monday night released a statement through the police department.
The robbery/attempted homicide happened near the Natural Bridges bus stop.
The 21-year-old woman is now out of the hospital and is recovering at her family home in the San Francisco Bay Area, police said.
She released this statement:
"I want to first and foremost thank all of the extraordinary men and women of the Santa Cruz Police Department who have been working diligently on my case. My family and I are exceedingly thankful for the effort you have shown in trying to apprehend the culprit. I also want to extend my thanks to all of the doctors, nurses, and paramedics who provided me with care, attention, and support when I needed it most. Lastly, I would like to thank the woman who stopped her truck to help a stranger without a moment's hesitation. Though I was unable to get her name I am forever grateful for the kindness she showed.
I am extremely moved by the kind words and genuine concern that have been extended to me by friends, family and strangers. I am very pleased to say that I am healing more and more everyday and am recovering at home. Though it will be some time until I fully understand and accept what has occurred to me, I can say with absolute certainty that I have never been more happy to be alive. I plan to return to Santa Cruz next week for another check up with my doctor and with the help and services the university has extended to me, to begin the process of returning to my regular classes and normal life."
Investigators said the victim's laptop computer and wallet were taken during the robbery, and have not been recovered.
They are continuing to follow up on leads to locate the suspect and his vehicle.
