Prairie Grove police officer Tyler Franks out of ICU after partial leg amputation Share Updated: 11:54 AM CDT May 13, 2021 Share Updated: 11:54 AM CDT May 13, 2021
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Show Transcript SHE SPOKE WITH OFFICER FRANKS FATHER ABOUT HIS ROAD TO RECOVERY. OFFICER FRANK S FATHER SAYS HIS SON IS IN GOOD SPIRITS AND WILL MOVE TO A REHABILITATION FACILITY SOON. HE SAYS THERE ARE IMPROVEMENTS EVERY DAY. Tim Franks, Father of Officer Franks The spirit is there, he s ready to work hard. He s just doing great. TYLER FRANKS DAD, TIM FRANKS, HAS BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL BY HIS SON S BEDSIDE FOR THE PAST SEVEN DAYS. Tim Franks, Father of Officer Franks You don t get much sleep when you are on what I call a roller coaster ride HE SAYS OFFICER FRANKS REMEMBERS THE NIGHT HE WAS SHOT THREE TIMES AFTER RESPONDING TO A CALL áHEREá ON WEST THURMAN STREET. OFFICER FRANKS WAS THEN TRANSPORTED TO WASHINGTON REGIONAL WHERE HE S GONE THROUGH TWO SURGER
Update: Prairie Grove officer shot on the job remains in the ICU and stable Share Updated: 7:18 PM CDT May 6, 2021 Share Updated: 7:18 PM CDT May 6, 2021
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Show Transcript US LIVE WITH THE LATEST. WE SPOKE TO THE PRAIRIE GROVE POLICE CHIEF LATE THIS AFTERNOON - HE HAS BEEN IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH OFFICER FRANKS FAMILY. ((TAKE PKG)) Chris Workman, Prairie Grove Police Chief all the medical staff and the family is evaluating everyday until that decision is made when he can be released. PRAIRIE GROVE POLICE CHIEF CHRIS WORKMAN SAYS OFFICER TYLER FRANKS HAS A LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY AFTER SUFFERING FROM THREE GUN SHOT WOUNDS TUESDAY NIGHT. THE FAMILY RELEASING THIS STATEMENT TODAY. Chris Workman, Prairie Grove Police Chief they want to once again express their appreciation for the outpouring support and ask for continued prayers throughout the coming days. WORKMAN SAYS FAMILY AND OFFICERS HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF WASHINGTON REGIONAL FO