An Atlantic City officer shot outside a casino is now sitting up and talking, the police department said Thursday.
Police say 29-year-old Officer Joshlee Vadell's ventilator has been removed as he continues to recover from the shooting.
Atlantic City Officer Shot Outside Casino Recovering
Police say 29-year-old Officer Joshlee Vadell's ventilator has been removed as he continues to recover from the shooting.
September 9, 2016
"His family thanks everyone for their support," the Atlantic City Police Department said in a Facebook post.
The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday outside the Caesars Atlantic City parking garage, located on Arkansas Avenue, when officers were on routine patrol, 6ABC reports.
Two officers observed a robbery in progress, according to Diane Ruberton, the Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor.
As Officer Vadell exited his vehicle, police say he was shot and critically injured.