On Sept. 22, Atkinson Jr. was shot in the face while in his patrol car. According to authorities, the suspect shot multiple rounds into Atkinson Jr.'s window.
The law enforcement officer shot and seriously injured Thursday evening has been identified as Trooper Dean Atkinson Jr, a five-year veteran of the Washington State Patrol who grew up in
The organizer of the fundraiser, Jenny Mayberry, hopes the community will rally together to help the five-year veteran of the Washington State Patrol on his road to recovery.