Payton Washington, an 18-year-old Texas cheerleader, appeared on Good Morning America to recount her experience of being shot in April. She was struck twice in her right buttock and once in the back, impacting her left abdomen. Washington said that she tried to stay calm and keep her friends safe, even as she was bleeding, and is now recovering with the support of her family, friends, and community. The shooter was identified by police, but the incident is still under investigation.
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Early Tuesday morning, four cheerleaders were shot at in the parking lot of an H-E-B supermarket in Elgin, Texas. Two of the car's occupants were struck by gunfire, with one victim sustaining serious injuries and being transported to the hospital in critical condition. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting, and the Elgin Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. The cheerleading team has released a statement expressing their shock and sadness and asking for privacy.