Shot Boston Police Officer Improving; Condition Listed as Stable
The police officer shot in Roxbury Friday is now listed in stable and improving condition, police said Sunday.
Officer John T. Moynihan, 34, who was shot just below the eye during a traffic stop, is expected to leave the intensive care unit “in the coming days,’’ according to a statement from the Boston Police Department.
Police Commissioner William Evans and Boston Archdiocese Cardinal Sean O’Malley went to Boston Medical Center on Sunday afternoon to visit Moynihan, who had undergone several hours of surgery in which a bullet was removed from his neck.
“I’m thankful to the doctors and medical team at Boston Medical Center for taking such good care of my officer,’’ Evans said. “I was happy to hear that he made it through surgery without any complications, it shows you what a strong kid he is and what a great medical team they have here at Boston Medical Center.’’
Evans also thanked people across the nation who expressed support. He said Moynihan looks forward to his “full recovery and return to duty.’’
Police say 41-year-old Angelo West of Hyde Park opened fire on Moynihan almost immediately after his vehicle was pulled over. Other officers returned fire and West died at the scene.
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