Glendale officer released from hospital after being shot, injured
Mar 21, 2018, 4:34 AM
(Glendale Police Department Photo)
PHOENIX — A Glendale police officer who was injured in a shooting earlier this month has been released from the hospital, the Glendale Police Department said.
Glendale Police Sgt. Robert Livingston, who goes by Kent, was released from the hospital this past weekend after being treated for two weeks, primarily in the ICU.
“His journey has only began and we hope for a full recovery. He continues to receive medical treatment on a daily basis,” the department said.
“Sgt. Livingston and his family would like to thank the community, fellow officers, and friends for their ongoing encouragement and support.”
Livingston was seriously injured in a shooting on March 2.
The suspect, 44-year-old Stephen Hudak, was killed by officers after a short search.
Undercover officers first made contact with Hudak when the exchange of gunfire started. Hudak was wanted on multiple felony warrants.
Hudak was fleeing from officers when he allegedly shot Livingston.
Hudak was on the loose for about 20 minutes before being shot. At one point, he exchanged gunfire with officers after running through a business.
The Glendale Police Department will hold a car wash fundraiser to raise money for Livingston and his family on Saturday.
Come and get your car washed, purchase a shirt, and/or eat some grub! Saturday March 24th 8am-3pm #Community 🚙 🚘 🚔 💦 @GlendaleFire @Cabelas @GlendaleAZ pic.twitter.com/PQy5fDi2FB
— Glendale Police (@GlendaleAZPD) March 16, 2018
The Associated Press contributed to this report.