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Updated · WNDU · May 27Shot LaPorte Deputy Jon Samuelson Reunites With K-9 Bosco in ICU, Remains in Critical Condition
7 articles · Updated · WNDU · May 27
- LaPorte County Deputy Jon Samuelson was reunited with K-9 Bosco inside his ICU room after the deputy was shot at Franciscan Health.
- The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office said Samuelson has made significant strides in recovery and is now communicating with family, friends and Bosco.
- Memorial Hospital is still treating Samuelson in the ICU; authorities said his condition is stable but remains critical.
- The reunion was described by the sheriff’s office as an especially meaningful moment in Samuelson’s recovery after the hospital shooting.
Paralyzed while saving a life, what does the future now hold for this hero officer and his K-9? When an officer's act of kindness leads to tragedy, must police rethink how they help the public? With violence escalating in hospitals, are ERs the new front line for law enforcement intervention?