<div><p>What was supposed to be a relaxing, fun time at a birthday party in Sacramento turned into a scary situation for one family. </p><p>Carrie Joe took her 2 kids to Mama Marks Park for a birthday party in Del Paso Heights on a Sunday. </p><p>While her kids were playing Carrie Joe suddenly heard gunshots.</p><p>Instead of trying to hide to protect himself, Joe's 11-year-old son jumped into action. He ran over to his 2-year-old sister who was in the line of fire. </p><div><figure><a href="http://www.kcra.com/article/homeless-boy-shot-while-protecting-sister-near-del-paso-heights-park/9238222" target="_blank"><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/2-9.png" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/2-9_GH_content_550px.png 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/2-9_GH_content_650px.png 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite><a href="http://www.kcra.com/article/homeless-boy-shot-while-protecting-sister-near-del-paso-heights-park/9238222" target="_blank">KCRA</a></cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>"My son instantly blew cover and went over (to) his 2-year-old sister. He thought to protect her "” basically his body covering her," <a href="http://www.lifedaily.com/hero-11-year-old-took-three-bullets-to-save-baby-sister/">Joe said.</a> "That's why I tell people he's my hero. He protected my baby."</p><p>The boy acted as a human shield to protect the toddler and in doing so was shot in the chest, back and knees. </p><p>"I hate that this happened to him because he didn't deserve it at all. My baby is a good child. He deserves to have his childhood and be able to play at parks," said Joe. </p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Her son was rushed to the hospital was had emergency surgery to remove a kidney, his appendix and treat other organs that were damages during the incident. </p><div><figure><a href="http://www.lifedaily.com/hero-11-year-old-took-three-bullets-to-save-baby-sister/" target="_blank"><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/3-12.png" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/3-12_GH_content_550px.png 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/3-12_GH_content_650px.png 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite><a href="http://www.lifedaily.com/hero-11-year-old-took-three-bullets-to-save-baby-sister/" target="_blank">Daily Life</a></cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>"He's on a breathing machine to help him breathe," Joe said. "One of the bullets that went in, it kind of ricocheted and did a lot of damage."</p><p>In spite of all the damage the 11-year-old should make a full recovery. There have been no arrests made in connection with the shooting. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Sacramento Police Department. </p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>The mother of 5 has been facing financial struggles since the family lost their house 5 months ago. </p><p>The community is now chipping in to help the family get back on their feet. </p><p>"I want to be able to bring my son home. And when I say home, home is with me and his brothers and his sisters. So, anywhere we are together is home," Joe said. "I just can't wait -- if we have a home for him to come home to, that would be better."</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>Can you believe how brave this boy was? SHARE with a friend. </strong></p></div>