Shot Clayton Co. Officer Returns To Duty
Yolanda Shumaker Shot In Chest During Feb. 27 Domestic Dispute
POSTED: 8:50 am EDT April 29,
2009
JONESBORO, Ga. -- A Clayton County police officer will return to duty this week after recovering from a gunshot wound.Officer Yolanda Shumaker was wearing a protective vest when she was shot in the chest Feb. 27 after responding to a domestic dispute at a Hampton residence.The accused shooter remained in the county jail on Wednesday.At a ceremony Tuesday, Shumaker was given a new vest and was named a member of the "Legion of Life" program.The program, established 30 years ago, honors law enforcement personnel who have been saved by bulletproof vests.
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