Vigil Is Friday For Wayne-Native Cop Shot During Florida Pursuit

WAYNE, NJ — A prayer vigil will be held for a township native and Florida police officer who was shot and critically injured during a foot pursuit Saturday night.

Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller is a former member of Wayne P.O.L. Fire Co. 2. He is fighting for life after he was allegedly shot by Winser Desmaret, 29, during a foot pursuit Saturday night.

The vigil will take place at P.O.L. Fire Co. 2 at 970 Route 23 North from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, rain or shine.

Jobbers-Miller's father, David is a former chief and life member of Co. 2 and his sister Nicole is a long-time member of the Wayne First Aid Squad. Jobbers-Miller joined the Fort Myers Police Department in September 2015.

"God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers," a post about the vigil on the fire company's Faceboook page states. "Hope to see you there."

Jobbers-Miller continues to fight for his life following the shooting, Fort Myers Police said Tuesday. He remains in "critical, but stable" condition.

Jobbers-Miller responded to a Fort Myers, Florida gas station on a report that Desmaret allegedly stole a cell phone from a group of young men. Desmaret fled the scene, but Jobbers-Miller chased after him on foot and was shot, police said.

As of Wednesday night, more than $44,000 has been donated to an online fundraiser organized Fort Myers police for Jobbers-Miller's family.

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Image: Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller, 29 (Fort Myers Police Department