Arik Matson, At Capitol, Speaks In Support Of Stiffer Penalties For Injuring Law Enforcement
CBS Minnesota
1/14/2021
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ST. Paul, Minn. (WCCO)—A shooting that nearly killed Waseca Police Office Arik Matson last January is prompting a group of Minnesota lawmakers to introduce a bill toughening penalties for attempted murder of a police officer.
A year ago last week, Matson was shot was shot while chasing a suspect through a Waseca neighborhood. He sustained serious injuries that required multiple surgeries and rehab.
The man who shot him, Tyler Janovsky, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for that crime, and others he committed against additional officers who were on the scene.