A Phoenix Police officer involved in the first of several officer-involved shootings in the past few days is well on the way to recovery.
When talking to this guy, you get a sense of just how strong these officers can be. It's been two days since Officer Peter Bennett was shot, and he is doing great.
Doctors wanted to put him in a wheelchair and bring him down to us, but this officer insisted on walking.
With a bandage over his right ear and a bullet still lodged in his back, Phoenix Police Officer Peter "Chris" Bennett is walking on his own just 24-hours after surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital.
"As you can see, I have a little bit of swelling but I don't have a lot of pain medication, I feel amazing all things considered," he said.
Officer Bennett's jaw is wired shut. He was shot in the face, hip and arm on Sunday night near Christown Mall. Police say Brandon McCabe ran away from Officer Bennett then shot him 6 times.
"Because I was shot in the face I truly believed that that might be the end, and I immediately thought about my family, my children that I may or may not be around for them," said Officer Bennett.
"No I don't get shot at every day, no I don't come across guns every day, but every day when I go to work I say today might be the day I get shot. In my mind, it's mental preparation for surviving an incident like this."
His trauma surgeon, Dr. Raymond Shamos, says, "Someone was watching over him, a higher power."
Officer Bennett should make a full recovery.
"No matter how bad a situation gets, you can get through it, you can survive it. You can make it through the other side."
And doctors will leave the bullet in Bennett's back because it's not causing any problems. It should take months to recover but he says he can't wait to get back to work.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:06 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:06:18 GMT
Two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield, Conn., in between the Fairfield and Bridgeport stations. At least 60 people have been hurt, the governor said.
Two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield, Conn., in between the Fairfield and Bridgeport stations. At least 60 people have been hurt, the governor said.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:49 AM EDT2013-05-18 11:49:20 GMT
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:53:52 GMT
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
Friday, May 17 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:28:27 GMT
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:54:45 GMT
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard."
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard": it will stretch from 44th Street on Broadway all the way to 34th Street.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:03:04 GMT
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:17:46 GMT
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
