Taylor County Sheriff's Deputy Shot Last Week Released From Hospital
Monday, September 16th, 2013 -- 9:09 AM
-The Taylor County Deputy that was shot last week has been released from the hospital.On Sunday evening of last week in Westboro, which is north of Medford, Taylor County Sheriff?s Deputy Chad Kowalczyk, originally from Boyd, made contact with 27-year-old Alexander Schneider as a result of a violation regarding a court ordered injunction which stated that Schneider was not allowed to have guns nor was he allowed to have contact with his ex-girlfriend after he was charged for physically abusing and threatening her.
When Kowzlczyk responded to the violation he was shot at several times by Schneider and the deputy?s arm was grazed by a bullet and he was hit in the stomach.
Several area law enforcement agencies escorted Kowalczyk from the hospital to his parents home in Boyd where he will continue his recovery.
In the press release, Kowalcyzk relayed his sincere thanks to everyone that has offered their concern and encouragement.
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