By Joanna Putman
Police1
DALLAS — A Texas police officer has been left blind after being wounded in a targeted shooting that killed another officer, KPTV reported.
According to the Dallas Police Department, Senior Corporal Karissa David was among the officers who responded to a shooting on August 29, where 30-year-old Corey Cobb-Bey allegedly shot and killed Officer Darron Burks while Burks was sitting in his patrol car.
Police said that upon David’s arrival, Cobb-Bey ran toward her and shot her multiple times, including in the face. David is now blind in both eyes, according to an update from her family.
Another officer, Senior Corporal Jamie Farmer, was also injured but has since been released from the hospital, according to the report.
“Our officers were targeted by this coward,” said Police Chief Eddie Garcia during a police briefing. “And for no other reason than the uniform that we wear.”
David’s family shared that donations are being used for modifications to her home, medical technology, and transportation to therapies. They expressed gratitude for the public’s support and asked for continued prayers.
David is scheduled for a major surgery next week related to her jaw and teeth, as well as other medical appointments, according to the report.
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