Officer Franks legs were fractured, and his left leg sustained unrepairable damage to the vascular system. Author: 5NEWS Web Staff Updated: 4:54 PM CDT May 13, 2021
PRAIRIE GROVE, Arkansas The Prairie Grove officer who was shot and injured while responding to a domestic disturbance on May 4 underwent surgery on May 7 where surgeons had to partially amputate his left leg, according to a Prairie Grove Police Department (PGPD) May 13 update.
While attempting to make entry into a bedroom, 42-year-old Nickolas Colbert fired three rounds from a shotgun and semi-automatic pistol striking Officer Tyler Franks in the upper portion of both legs.
Officer Andrew Gibson immediately applied tourniquets which have been credited to saving Officer Franks’ life.
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Washington Regional released the following statement regarding Officer Franks condition:
Washington Regional has been asked by the family of Officer Tyler Franks to provide a statement about his condition. Officer Franks is in stable condition after having vascular and orthopedic surgery and is currently in our intensive care unit. The family appreciates the overwhelming support from the law enforcement community as well as everyone else who has shown their support. The family also asks that you please keep them, Officer Franks, and the suspect’s family in your thoughts and prayers.
Paramedics took Colbert to the Washington Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery. He is reported to be in stable condition as well.
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Officer Franks was transported to the Washington Regional Medical Center where he underwent multiple surgeries.
Washington Regional has been asked by the family of Officer Tyler Franks to provide the statement below about his condition Tuesday (May 11):
Officer Tyler Franks continues to improve and is in good spirits. He will move to a rehabilitation facility soon to continue healing and expects to make a full recovery. Officer Franks and his family would like the community to know that the outpouring of support they have received over the past week has helped them through this difficult time, and they appreciate continued prayers. Additional updates will be released at the request of Officer Franks and his family.