Washington State Trooper Who Was Shot Expected To Recover
September 27, 2022 4:15PM PDT
Credit: MGN
WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) – A Washington state trooper who was shot and wounded in Walla Walla Thursday is expected to make a full recovery.
The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin reports Trooper Dean Atkinson Jr.’s father, Dean Atkinson Sr., said Monday that there’s nothing that would prevent him from reengaging as a trooper, if he chooses.
Atkinson was shot multiple times around 5 p.m. Thursday in Walla Walla while on duty.
Brandon O’Neel is facing attempted murder and other charges and remains in jail in lieu of $1 million bail.
Documents say O’Neel was served an eviction notice and locked out of his residence before the shooting.
His next court appearance is Oct. 3.
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