OZARK, Ala. — An Alabama police officer who was shot in the line of duty and is now in recovery formerly lived and worked in northwest Ohio.
According to the Bryan Ohio Police Facebook page, former Bryan Police Officer Samuel Yoh, was shot while working in Ozark, Alabama.
Officer Yoh is now being transferred to a Florida hospital for further medical treatment.
Bryan Police said Friday that Yoh is scheduled for surgery on Saturday to repair his sinus cavity. Once that is complete, doctors will determine when they will be able to fix his naval cavity. The next step will be to remove his breathing tube.
Bryan police released details on Yoh's condition Tuesday and said doctors have seen the following signs of improvement:
- Reactions to medical personnel commands;
- Raising his arms and giving thumbs up when prompted;
- Head and neck movements;
- Breathing without assistance for short periods of time;
"At times, Officer Yoh is very coherent and acknowledges his family's presence with non-verbal gestures. His family encourages everyone to continue to pray for Officer Yoh and a speedy recovery," Bryan police said.
Bryan police say the shooting happened on Thursday evening, Dec. 12, when Officer Yoh saw a man with a rifle in the street.
When he exited his patrol car, Ozark police say the man opened fire.
Yoh and other officers were able to return fire and kill the suspect but Yoh was left in critical condition.
According to a GoFundMe page set up for the officer, Yoh and his wife have 3 children and are expecting a baby.
Ozark is midway between Montgomery, Alabama, and Tallahassee, Florida.
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