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Shot Deputy’s Condition Improves
December 13, 2011
The Okaloosa County deputy shot last week in Santa Rosa County has been upgraded from serious to fair condition.
Steve Hough, 42,was shot in the face and twice in the leg while serving a warrant in the 5400 block of Camille Gardens Circle with the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force.
“Investigator Hough is a tough, determined individual when it comes to tracking down criminals and he is putting that same toughness and determination we admire so much into his recovery,” said Okaloosa Sheriff Larry Ashley. “All of us are aware of how dangerous it can be when you wear a badge and take an oath to protect the public as a law enforcement officer, and we pray for Steve to be back on his feet as soon as possible.”
The shooter, David Christopher Lewis, 34, was also wounded. He was last reported to be in critical condition.
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4 Responses to “Shot Deputy’s Condition Improves”
Char –
The Okaloosa Law Enforcement Benevolent Association (OLEBA) is accepting donations on his behalf. From the Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office:
Click here for info on Facebook.
I wanted to send something to the hospital for this officer who is such a
good man at tracking criminals, it sure seems we need more of these
and don’t need to lose this one. My husband said men don’t like to get
flowers and will probably still get to many for his liking. I don’t know this
man so don’t know what to send. I said, ” well men like car magazines
maybe I could send some of them”, but my husband pointed out that
he was shot in the face.
What do you do in these situations when you want to lend support?
We are praying for his recovery, but what else can we do?
God bless you deputy Hough.
This is great news!
Hope for a speedy recovery.