Stafford deputy expected to make full recovery following shooting
STAFFORD, VA (WWBT) - A Stafford Sheriff's Office deputy who was shot while responding to a breaking and entering call in the county on Tuesday night is recovering in the hospital after a successful surgery.
Wednesday, officials said the Sheriff's Patrol Deputy underwent surgery late Wednesday afternoon, with a family representative saying that he is expected to make a full recovery.
"Our office is thankful for the support and encouragement from our surrounding law enforcement partners, County Government and community. We're very blessed to be surrounded by a wonderful network of support. Our prayers, thoughts and focus are on our deputy and his family during his recovery," said Sheriff D.P. Decatur.
The deputies was hit four times - in the upper chest area, arm, hip, and thigh. The deputy was wearing body armor at the time, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
18-year-old Joshua Anthony Sumter was arrested in Southern Stafford County around 5:45 a.m. Wednesday after escaping from his mother's house. Deputies issued warrants on his arrest and was wanted on charges of attempted capital murder.
While he was being escorted from the sheriff's office to the jail, authorities say Sumter attempted a violent escape and assaulted a deputy but was quickly taken back into custody.
Charges for his escape include assault on a law enforcement officer and escape with force.
He is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
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