COVINGTON, Ga. — A Covington police officer who was shot in the line of duty last month says he’s recovering “fine.”
Officer Rashad Rivers responded to the Oyo Hotel off Alcovy Road for a domestic incident when he was shot in the face. He spent several days in the hospital before being released to continue his recovery at home.
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Before being escorted to his home, Rivers told Channel 2 Action News that he feels “like a new man.”
Treyvorius Stodghill, 23, was shot during an exchange of gunfire and died from his injuries.
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“Just wanted to let you know that I really, really, really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers,” Rivers said in a video statement on Saturday. “I do have my jaw wired shut, but I am doing fine.”
He says that he is ready to get back to serving the people of Covington as soon as he is cleared.
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