Boston Police Officer Injured in Shooting Released From Hospital
Boston Police Officer John Moynihan, who was shot in the face in a March 27 traffic stop, has been released from the hospital, according to police.
Moynihan had been recovering from a gunshot wound at Boston Medical Center after he was shot at close range in Roxbury on March 27. Video footage of the shooting was released to the public Friday.
The suspect in the shooting, identified as Angelo West, was shot and killed by police.
Moynihan credits the “lightning quick reaction’’ of officers on the scene and other first responders with saving his life, police said.
He underwent several hours of surgery on March 29 to successfully remove a bullet from his neck.
In a statement on its blog, the Boston Police Department said:
“In the days after the shooting, John and his family have been strengthened, humbled and inspired by the outpouring of love and support they’ve received – not only from his closest friends and fellow officers – but also from concerned citizens and strangers from all over the country wishing him a full and speedy recovery.’’
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