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Victim of Downtown Edmonton swarming attack has long road to recovery, friend says

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Jeren Drew was viciously attacked by a group of people in the common area of his Edmonton apartment building on Dec. 27, 2024 .

The 32-year-old was born premature and, at a young age, had to undergo several heart surgeries to stay alive.

He suffered multiple injuries, including a brain injury, and was flown back to Montreal by a medi-vac helicopter.

Seven people, including four youths, have been charged with attempted murder in the attack.

Seven people, including teens, face charges after violent swarming in Downtown Edmonton .

GoFundMe created for 13-year-old boy fatally stabbed at MacEwan LRT station.

Seven people face charges including seven teens and seven from across the city.

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