2nd Officer Shot In Bronx Released From Hospital

[Onthemark]

The second New York police officer wounded in a fire exchange with robbery suspects in the Bronx has been released from the hospital on Friday.

Officer Andrew Dossi, 30, was released from Mount Sinai Medical Center at 2 p.m.

Authorities say Officers Andrew Dossi and Aliro Pellerano had just finished their shift but were responding to an armed robbery call around 10:30 p.m. January 5th in Fordham when they were shot.

Officer Dossi who was shot in the arm and back, underwent surgery. Officer Aliro Pellerano was wounded in the arm and abdomen and has already been released.

Authorities arrested the alleged trigger-man Jason Polanco. Joshua Kemp, was also arrested, but charged only for the robbery.

 

[Onionman]

I'm glad this guy's come out of hospital and it continues to prove how dangerous the job is out there. Let's continue to give these guys our support in what is an incredibly difficult role.