In and i i am praying for them. Reporter he received the purple heart award in 2015 after lewintankel was hurt on the job while trying to protect others. We also learned that he recently started law school. He is a volunteer in the tenderloin. Clearly a well liked and respected officer in the department. Officers have been stopping by to offer support. We also understand that his family is asking for two things. They want privacy and they are also asking for prayers. They say he is a survivor. They want him to get through this. They have faith he can but they are asking for prayers. We are set to receive an update from the police chief in 1 minutes. Well be here to cover it and bring you any updates that we get. Are you getting a sense of the update, is it about the version the officers condition . Reporter we dont know. The chief is going to be coming out and giving us an update around 5 15. Other than that, well wait to see what comes out of that update. As you said, well carry that
Care. And the following is a statement written by his wife. It was read by the police chief. If elia was writing this, he would want to say that he is like every other cop working in San Francisco. He goes to work every day to protect and serve his community. He does this with heart and passion. At the end of the day, like any other officer, he wants to come home to his family. Elia is a symbol of strength. Its in his blood. This situation will be no different. This is not the end of elias story. Please, please, send him positive energy and love. He deserves it and he will no doubt get through this. Reporter just to give you an idea of how well liked this officer is, were told that in his five years with the department, he has been recognized numerous times for his Outstanding Police work. Owe received sfpds purple heart award in 2015 after he was hurt on the job while trying to protect others. And we also learned he recently started law school. He teaches jujitsu and volunteers in the
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