Doctors 'Cautiously Optimistic' for Attacked SSF Police Officer's Recovery

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A South San Francisco police officer remained hospitalized in critical condition this week after he was struck in the head with a skateboard last week, according to police. However, doctors treating Officer Robby Chon remain optimistic and say he is showing signs of recovery, police said.

"...[He is beginning to show positive signs of recovery and doctors are cautiously optimistic regarding his progress," South San Francisco police said in a press release Monday.

Chon, a 12-year veteran of the force, was attacked at around 2:20 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day while responding to a report of a man acting irate toward patrons at a business in the 300 block of Grand Avenue, according to
police.

When officers responded, they tried to approach the man who was allegedly causing the disturbance.

The suspect, later identified as 28-year-old South San Francisco resident Luis Alberto Ramos-Coreas, refused to comply with the officers' requests. When additional officers arrived, Ramos-Coreas fled on a skateboard, police said.

When Chon began chasing the suspect, Ramos-Coreas stopped, turned and struck Chon in the head with the skateboard. Chon was knocked unconscious and suffered major head injuries, according to police.

Ramos-Coreas continued running afterward but officers were able to apprehend him. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest and battery on a peace officer, police said.

According to police, Chon's family, as well as the South San Francisco Police Department, are extremely grateful for the support and prayers they've received from the community.

Meanwhile, community support has been flowing in, in the form of monetary donations on a GoFundMe account established by a San Mateo County sheriff's deputy who went through the academy with Chon.

"His view and take on life, with friends, family, and complete strangers, has always been top-notch and pleasant," Chris Swinney says of his friend. "His career has been example of what it means to be a 'go to' officer, leader, and teammate. Raising any amount of money for Robbie and his family won't make things entirely right again in the short-term, but it would help."

As of Tuesday morning, more than $113,000 had been raised of a $100,000 goal.

Click here if you would like to donate via GoFundMe.

– Bay City News Service contributed to this report / Image via Shutterstock.