Crime & Safety

Officer Duzel Takes Next Steps In Recovery

This week Officer Cem Duzel celebrated his 32nd birthday and took a major step in his journey towards recovery after being shot in the head.

Wed, 09/25/2019 - 2:57pm

This week Officer Cem Duzel celebrated his 32nd birthday and took a major step in his journey towards recovery after being shot in the head in August 2018. He boarded a plane for New York where he will spend the next few months undergoing rehabilitation therapy in the comfort of his home state.

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Before his flight, friends, family, and officers had the opportunity to say goodbye to Officer Duzel as he left his room in Craig Hospital for the last time.

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