An 11-year-old boy lost his kidney and his spine was fractured after being hit by a stray bullet during a shooting incident that targeted a drug suspect in Caba, La Union last month. Photo by Carmela Jimenez, ABS-CBN News

MANILA - An 11-year old boy will need long-term care after he was hit by a stray bullet during a shooting incident that targeted a drug suspect in Caba, La Union last month.

The victim, Jeoffrey Domingo, was playing with two other boys at the store of drug suspect, Melanie Carbonell when unidentified assailants opened fire at her last September 11.

Domingo and lost his left kidney and fractured his spine.

Dr. Hansel Duro, Medical Officer II of Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center, said they had to remove Domingo's kidney, which was damaged by the gunshot.

It might take three to six months before Domingo could walk normally. The boy would also need brace and continuous therapy, although his doctor could not assure if the boy will fully recover.

Domingo's grandfather is a fisherman and his mother is mentally challenged. They do not have much to spend for his medication.

For this Christmas, apart from being discharged from the hospital, Domingo wishes that the assailant be arrested and be made to pay for the crime.