Orlando Officer in Coma After Standoff Shooting

A trauma surgeon said Wednesday at a news conference that Orlando Police Officer Kevin Valencia is in critical condition but has shown signs of responsiveness.

June 13, 2018

Orlando Police Officer Kevin Valencia remains in critical condition after being shot Sunday by a gunman who killed four children during a 20-hour standoff. (Photo: Orlando PD)

An Orlando police officer is in a coma and has a long road to recovery after being shot by a felon who eventually killed four children during a standoff.

A trauma surgeon said Wednesday at a news conference that Orlando Police Officer Kevin Valencia is in critical condition but has shown signs of responsiveness, the Associated Press reports.

Valencia's wife, Meghan, said that her husband is a fighter and she asked for prayers.

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