Belleville Police Service says that Constable Jeff Smith, the police officer that confronted the gunman outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue, has been released from hospital.
In an update, police say that Smith is continuing make progress as he recovers from home.
“Constable Smith and his family remain incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support shown by the community and beyond over the past several weeks,” police say in the release.
“Every well wish and message of encouragement has been sincerely appreciated.”
Smith suffered gunshot wounds on September 20 after the gunman, identified as Quinte West man Sean Ward, fired gunshots outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue.
Ward died from his injuries in hospital.
Meanwhile, the Belleville Police Service is formally asking the Ontario government for emergency funding to cover mounting costs from the shooting.
You can read that story here.
