The parents of the 1-year-old victim of a mass shooting told reporters Wednesday that doctors have been pushing them to pull their son off life support because he hasn’t shown any signs of brain function.  

In front of Oakland Children’s Hospital, where their son Hiram Lawrence Jr. was being cared for, parents Brittany Houston and Hiram Lawrence Sr. told reporters that their son’s doctors were pushing them to pull the plug a little more than a week after the shooting and they wanted more time.  

"We don't understand," said Houston. "He's still recovering."

Flanked by the family's pastor and other family members, Houston said that the doctor planned to conduct two tests on her son in the near future to determine if the toddler has brain activity. If not, Hiram would be removed from life support, against his family's wishes.

Houston said that she has witnessed several instances of her son responding to stimulation, including a lot of hand movement and his blood pressure rising when his father entered the room.

"I think that's a sign that he's still fighting," said Houston.

The family said they wanted Hiram to see his second birthday, which is three days after Christmas.

The shooting, which occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Monday in a parking lot on the 700 block of Willow Street, broke out just as a rap artist was wrapping up a video shoot. Someone opened fire on a group of about 20 to 30 people, and at least one person in the group of victims fired back, according to police.

Seven people were injured, three critically, including a man, a woman and the child.

The five persons of interest have been detained so far on unrelated charges, according to Oakland police.

Just days before, Houston told KTVU that she's grateful to the medical team for her son’s medical care but that the family was at odds with the staff over what should done next.

“Unfortunately, we have come to a crossroads. We are unable to come to an agreement on the continuum of care for baby Hiram,” Houston said. “As a result we are seeking support from patient's rights attorneys.”

Anyone with information on this incident was asked to call (510) 773-2805 or to email anonymously to Oakland police at homicide@oaklandnet.com.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $35,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.

To help Hiram's family cover his medical expenses, send donations to the Bank of the West, account #013406264.