Police: Injured officer in critical, but stable condition
February 9, 2017
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita police officer is in critical but stable condition the day after being run over by a fleeing suspect.
Deputy Chief Troy Livingston said Wednesday the officer is doing a lot better, adding he has "a lot of injuries to overcome."
A police news release identified the injured officer as Brian Arterburn, a 25-year veteran of the police force. He sustained injuries to his chest, abdomen and brain.
He underwent emergency surgery and remains hospitalized.
Arterburn was struck by the vehicle when officers were monitoring a house Tuesday in south Wichita where a stolen veh...
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