STATESVILLE, N.C. — Cpl. Casey Hoover has been in good spirits as he recovers after being shot during Monday’s deadly standoff in east Charlotte, said Statesville Police Chief David Onley.
Hoover was with the task force when they were met with gunfire trying to serve a fugitive warrant at a home. He was one of the four officers who was wounded. Four other officers lost their lives.
The Statesville Police Department said Hoover was shot in his upper torso.
He was wearing a bulletproof vest, but Onley said the bullet hit an unprotected area.
The police department said Hoover was rushed to Atrium Health Main for surgery where he continues to recover.
“Luckily, the surgeon said it missed any vital organs they were able to go in, remove the bullet, and he’s been recovering,” Onley said.
Hoover is expected to make a full recovery.
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Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (Lisa Henningsen)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
Procession for Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks Multiple agencies and members of the community came together on Wednesday to show their respect for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, one of four officers who were killed in the line of duty. (WSOC)
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