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Injured Officer To Return To Work
Fishburn Will Work On Limited Basis
POSTED: 4:50 pm EDT May 13, 2009
UPDATED: 5:17 pm EDT May 13, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indianapolis police officer shot in the line of duty last summer will return to work, on a limited basis, as part of his rehabilitation.Officer Jason Fishburn, 30, who was shot in the head in July 2008 as he pursued a man wanted on murder charges, has undergone months of intense physical therapy.In an effort to reintroduce him to a work environment, Fishburn will work four hours a day, four days a week at the police training academy, officials said.He's expected to begin work on Monday.The man accused of shooting Fishburn -- Brian Reese, 36 -- is awaiting trial.
Previous Stories:
- January 9, 2009: Shot Officer, Wife Call Recovery Miraculous
- October 3, 2008: Wounded Officer Back In Hospital For Surgery
- September 29, 2008: Fundraiser Lends More Support To Wounded Officer
- September 22, 2008: Parents Of Slain Officer Give To Wounded Officers
- September 22, 2008: Fishburn Gets Awards, Loud Cheer At Colts Game
- September 12, 2008: Wounded Officer Given Hero's Welcome After Leaving Hospital
- September 11, 2008: Fishburn Heads Home From Rehabilitation Hospital
- September 8, 2008: Injured Officer Makes Appearance At Bike Ride In His Honor
- July 29, 2008: Wounded Officer Utters First Words Since Shooting
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