Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Officer Rick Hirshey released from Freeman


Officer Rick Hirshey, a victim in the March 8 shooting spree that killed Cpl. Ben Cooper and Officer Jake Reed, was released today from Freeman West Hospital.

The Joplin Police Department issued the following news release:

At a time when there is great sorrow and sadness, God gave us a reason to celebrate and be joyful. This morning, Officer Rick Hirshey was officially released from the hospital and given a HERO sendoff. 








We are so thankful to all of the Freeman Health System doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and all other employees who took such great care of our officers and personnel over the last week. We thank you so much and are forever grateful. 

Officer Hirshey still has a long recovery period so please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.


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