LAPD Officer's Condition Improves After Being Shot In Standoff
LOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) — A police officer who was shot in the face during a lengthy siege improved Tuesday but remained in critical condition.
Steven Jenkins was sedated on a breathing machine at Providence Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills, hospital spokeswoman Patricia Aidem said.
The 22-year department veteran was shot in the jaw and shoulder Monday at a Sylmar home after officers responded to a domestic violence report.
A trauma surgeon listed Jenkins as critical but stable, Aidem said. His wife, an LAPD sergeant, was at his side.
Doctors said that barring unexpected complications, he was expected to survive and might need further surgery.
In response to the shooting, Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) has opened a Donation Account to assist Jenkins and his family.
To mail a donation, please make checks payable to "Blue Ribbon Trust for Steven Jenkins" and send to:
Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union
Attn: Blue Ribbon Trust for Steven Jenkins
P.O. Box 10188
Van Nuys, CA 91410
LAPFCU members may donate to this account through PATROL Online Banking at lapfcu.org or by calling 877-MY-LAPFCU (877-695-2732) and pressing 2. Please enter account #2030077 S4.52 followed by BLU (first three letters of the account name).
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