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2-year-old in recovery after being shot outside of Burke County church

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Family members of a 2-year-old who was accidentally shot outside a church in Burke County say he is now undergoing therapy at Levine Children’s Hospital.

It’s been nearly a month since Daniel Vine was shot inside his family’s vehicle at the River Valley Baptist Church, where his father is the pastor. The church is located west of Morganton.

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The boy was flown to the hospital on Oct. 15 after he was shot.

On Monday, his father said Daniel has started to drink from a sippy cup and eat puréed foods.

Family members describe Daniel’s recovery as a miracle.

Sheriff’s deputies said so far, no one has been charged in connection with the shooting.

(WATCH BELOW: Pastor’s 2-year-old son accidentally shot in church parking lot, deputies say)

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