Mpls. police, north side bond as wounded officer leaves hospital
Updated 5 p.m. | Posted 8:38 a.m.
The Minneapolis police officer shot and wounded over the weekend has been released from the hospital, and community leaders say the incident is helping bring police and neighbors closer.
Officer Jordan Davis and his partner responded to a burglary call in north Minneapolis Saturday. Davis was shot while standing outside his squad car. He was taken to North Memorial Medical Center by his partner. Medical Center spokeswoman Lisa Bader said Monday Davis has been discharged.
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Police arrested a 43-year-old man for the burglary, but so far have declined to say whether he is a suspect in the shooting.
A spokesman with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office says charges against the man could be filed tomorrow.
Minneapolis police officials say people are sending cards, flowers and other gifts in support of Davis.
Fourth precinct inspector Michael Friestleben says the shooting has actually served to strengthen the department's ties with the community.
"It seems like events like this really bring our community closer with the police," he said. It's just been incredible for the wounded officer and his family. And really for the morale of our officers on the street."
VJ Smith, president of the anti-violence activist group MAD DADS, says Davis, who's African-American is well-liked by community members.
While there is tension between some members of the community and the police department, many people are shocked that someone would shoot a police officer, Smith added.
"When one of our officers gets hurt like that, it's traumatic for all of us. Especially when you talk about a good brother ... that community members know and are connected with."
Smith said that Davis often worked security at the Cub Foods on West Broadway Ave.
"A lot of the staff there said he would not leave unless every female was safely to their car," Smith added. "So they were traumatized when they heard that he was hurt."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.