Waterloo officer shot in face

[HoosierHelen]

Good news from the 12/20/'11 News Sun

A Waterloo deputy marshal shot in the line of duty early Thursday morning continues to show improvement in the intensive care unit at an area hospital, according to Waterloo Marshal Jay Oberholtzer.

Monday afternoon, Oberholtzer said Brady still is not breathing on his own, but he has been taken off a ventilator and is now breathing with the assistance of a tracheotomy. The ventilator was removed in advance of surgery Brady is facing this week to repair his jaw.

Absolutely, Good News! I'm very grateful for the continued updates on his condition and happy to see the community is being so supportive to him and his family.

[HoosierHelen]

Just wondering if there are any updates on Officer Brady and his recovery? I do hope he is making progress.

[nathandiehl]

Just wondering if there are any updates on Officer Brady and his recovery? I do hope he is making progress.

Brady was released from the hospital Tuesday!
Here's a link to the story (registration required, I think): http://www.kpcnews.com/index.php?opt...ticle&id=23528

[HoosierHelen]

Brady was released from the hospital Tuesday!
Here's a link to the story (registration required, I think): http://www.kpcnews.com/index.php?opt...ticle&id=23528

It is great to read some good news for a change! Knowing that he is able to communicate this well is excellent news.

[james_t]

PLEASANT LAKE — Steve Brady, for the time being, is living a life on hold. He is very grateful to be living at all.

Full article (requires subscription):

http://www.kpcnews.com/index.php?opt...ticle&id=25397

[HoosierHelen]

PLEASANT LAKE — Steve Brady, for the time being, is living a life on hold. He is very grateful to be living at all.

Full article (requires subscription):

http://www.kpcnews.com/index.php?opt...ticle&id=25397

James, I have enjoyed reading of Officer Brady's recovery status so very much this morning. I also enjoyed reading of the reception other Law Enforcement officers offered in receiving Officer Brady into Fort Wayne and into his hospital immediately following his injury.

I was surprised to read that Julie King is now being charged with the murder of Hardiek, because of her involvement in the fatal series of events. Interesting..... It was also surprising that Julie King was in the same intensive care unit that Officer Steve Brady was in for both of their recoveries. 'Ironic' is the first word that came to me while reading those details.

Continued best wishes for recovery for Officer Brady and his family. Thank you to all the law enforcement who enabled his speedy transport to the hospital and the show of support you gave to him as he was received into the hospital. PURE CLASS AND RESPECT!!

[james_t]

WATERLOO — Still recovering at home after getting shot in the face while on patrol Dec. 15, 2011, Waterloo Deputy Marshal Steve Brady was able to eat his first solid food Tuesday, according to his wife, Jan Brady.

Full story (requires subscription):

http://www.kpcnews.com/index.php?opt...ticle&id=26657

[james_t]

Officer Brady has returned to duty (subscription required):

http://www.kpcnews.com/index.php?opt...ticle&id=47915

[HoosierHelen]

Great story. Best wishes for his continued good health. I do love happy endings to bad situations.