Boy hit by stray bullet at Coca-Cola Park honored for bravery

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Boy hit by stray bullet at Coca-Cola Park honored for bravery
Boy hit by stray bullet at Coca-Cola Park honored for bravery. Walter Perez has more on Action News at 11 p.m. on August 25, 2019.

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A 10-year-old who survived a shooting in Allentown was honored Sunday for his courage and resilience.

Corey Hagan received a police escort through Coca-Cola Park.

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Less than a month ago, Corey was standing on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs' field enjoying some pre-game fun when he was struck in the leg by a stray bullet.

The police department honored him with a plaque for his bravery Sunday.

Corey even got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.