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First Surgery Completed on Deputy Shot in the Face
Associated Press
January 14, 2011
LOS ANGELES—An official says surgeons may yet be able to save the eye of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was shot in the face during a confrontation with a gang member.
Sheriff’s spokeswoman Nicole Nishida said Thursday that Deputy Mohamed Ahmed was coming out of sedation after the first of what is expected to be a series of operations to repair his shattered face.
Ahmed was shot while patrolling with his training officer Tuesday night in the City Terrace area.
Sheriff Lee Baca has said the bullet affected Ahmed’s left eye and lodged in the right side of his face.
Nishida says surgeons did not remove Ahmed’s eye, which she said was good news for the deputy.
The gunman was fatally shot by the training officer. Authorities identified him as 37-year-old Nestor Torres of East Los Angeles.
Jonas
over 2 years ago
38538 Comments
You have my prayers Deputy. Recover quick.
MeanStreets949
over 2 years ago
2306 Comments
Good job by the FTO. Heal quick Officer Ahmed!
Anonymous
over 2 years ago
Don't mess with the LASD. Heal quick.
DALLASCRANE
over 2 years ago
19386 Comments
Mend quickly officer. Prayers to you and you family.
djs2v
over 2 years ago
5630 Comments
Prayers for a speedy recovery!
DonnaLynn
over 2 years ago
9470 Comments
Great news! Prayers for a speedy and full recovery!
BigNTS
over 2 years ago
6148 Comments
Prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
VolunteerChaplain813
over 2 years ago
62 Comments
My prayers with the deputy and his family. Also my prayers out to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department.
Sheepdog267
over 2 years ago
1530 Comments
Get well, my brother.
Saber43
over 2 years ago
68 Comments
Good news. Prayers go out to the deputy and his family.
cnjbrooks
over 2 years ago
148 Comments
Prayers for a quick recovery Deputy Ahmed!
Irishcop1961
over 2 years ago
37000 Comments
Prayers for a full and speedy recovery Brother.
barnes97
over 2 years ago
216 Comments
That is good news! Stay Strong, Deputy Ahmed!
Gombino
over 2 years ago
2660 Comments
My prayers for you, Brother.
PGPD911
over 2 years ago
6652 Comments
Praying they can do all they're able to save your eye, continued success in the surgeries to come...