KGMI News
SEATTLE, WASH. – A Seattle police officer who was seriously wounded after exchanging gunfire with a robbery suspect downtown last week has been released from the hospital.
Seattle police said the 30-year-old male officer was discharged from Harborview Medical Center Wednesday.
He had been in serious condition after being shot in the face.
Police say his recovery continues.
Two other officers suffered lesser physical injuries in the Thursday afternoon shootout which happened after a robbery at a convenience store.
The officers shot and killed the robbery suspect.
His 17-year-old sister has been charged with robbery and assault for her part in the crime.