Thursday, October 30, 2014

Officer Injured in Hatchet Attack Discharged from Hospital


The police officer injured during a hatchet attack last week was discharged from the hospital Wednesday.


Officer Kenneth Healey left Jamaica Hospital to the cheers of his fellow officers.


He will continue his recovery at a rehab facility.


Healey was injured last Thursday when police say Zale Thompson used a hatchet to attack a group of rookie cops on Jamaica Avenue.


Thompson was shot and killed by police on scene.


“Officer Healey was very grievously wounded but his treatment has continued successfully. It will be a long road back with challenges, but I spoke to his father both at the hospital and then a couple of days ago. Officer Healey is doing well—tremendous spirit, tremendous


The mayor says the second police officer injured by Thompson and an injured bystander are doing well.





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