“My mental health is going to be my priority as my body heals,” says man who survived Allen Premium Outlet Shooting

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It’s been a month since a gunman opened fire on shoppers at the Allen Premium Outlets on May 6, killing eight and injuring seven others. One of the victims who survived the attack is Irvin Walker.

on May 6, killing eight and injuring seven others. One of the victims who survived the attack is Irvin Walker.

"I've had some good days and some really bad days," said Walker from his attorney's downtown Dallas office on Tuesday. He said he's taking it one day at a time and that it's an uphill battle as he deals with the physical and emotional trauma of what he experienced. Walker says while he's grateful to have another day with his daughter, family, friends and fraternity brothers, he knows that there's a lot of work to do mentally.

Irvin Walker has been out of the hospital for two weeks. Walker spoke with NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil about his journey to recovery. Walker, originally from Louisiana, said he hasn't been able to go back to work given his physical and mental state. He said it is something that is on the back of his mind since he has no income coming in, but is listening to those in his close circle to focus on healing himself.

There is a picture of his car, which was riddled with dozens of bullet holes. He has seen that and knows it's a miracle he survived."God protected me, He sent the Holy Spirit to comfort me and protect me from harm and danger. Now yes, I did have several holes in my body that I'm overcoming and he's given me the power and the strength in my mind to overcome that eventually," said Walker.

 

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