Christina's parents are supportive and have shown "graciousness" toward the Hilemans, Bill Hileman added.

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Susan Hileman, 58, who was wounded, said after the court proceedings that she was proud to be an American.

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Suzi Hileman, a social worker, is involved in the community, her husband said, and was impressed with Christina's civic interest.

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Also addressing the Tucson hearing was Suzi Hileman, who was shot three times while trying to save her nine-year-old neighbour.

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Suzi Hileman, who was holding Christina's hand before the shooting, remains hospitalized for her wounds, her husband, Bill, told reporters Tuesday.

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