Indy officer walks out of hospital

[Mr. Peanut]

This is a pretty amazing story. This officer was shot in the head in July. In almost exactly two months, he has gone from being on death's doorstep to walking out of the hospital on his own. The local media here has done a really good job with updates on his condition every couple weeks or so, instead of just forgetting about him a couple days after the shooting.

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/17447578/detail.html
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dl...AL18/809120463
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer Jason Fishburn, who was shot in the head two months ago by a fleeing homicide suspect, was watching the basketball game with them from the suite of Simon family. He had been released from a rehabilitation facility Thursday morning.
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"Jason did exactly as Dorothy did," Jason's father, Dennis Fishburn, told reporters. "He said, 'There's no place like home.' And he's back."

Flanked by Mayor Greg Ballard and IMPD Chief Michael Spears, Dennis Fishburn gave an update on his son's condition. He said Fishburn -- who had been shot on the left side of his head and in the torso, where his body armor protected him -- has regained limited movement in his right arm. Fishburn is walking, sometimes without assistance, and speaking, family members said. But he sometimes has trouble articulating his thoughts, and did not speak to reporters Thursday.

Relatives said Fishburn will continue outpatient therapy two or three times a week and will need additional surgery.

Clearly it's a long road ahead, but it really is amazing how far he's come.

[serenityBlue]

Amazing guy, wishing him continued improvement and health

[magicman]

His brother is on my dept. Great guy. Great family. We've all been praying for his full and speedy recovery.

[elbacanazo920]

Amazing Story indeed. It just wasn't his time to go yet.

[christrue]

amazing guy, wishing him continued improvement and health

+1!