The surviving Nationwide Guard member wounded within the D.C. capturing is now respiration on his personal and might stand with help, his medical crew mentioned Friday.
Air Power Workers Sgt. Andrew Wolfe’s medical crew mentioned in a press release that the Nationwide Guard member “has made extraordinary progress” within the 16 days since he was airlifted to MedStar Washington Hospital Heart with a important gunshot wound to the pinnacle.
Nationwide Guard member Air Power Workers Sgt. Andrew Wolfe
“He is now breathing on his own and can stand with assistance—important milestones that reflect his strength and determination,” his neurosurgeon, Jeffrey Mai, mentioned within the assertion.
His medical crew mentioned Friday that Wolfe is able to transition from acute care to inpatient rehabilitation based mostly on his current enhancements.
West Virginia Nationwide Guard members Wolfe, 24, and Military Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, had been shot in an ambush-style assault in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 26. Beckstrom died from her accidents the next day.
Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan nationwide, was charged with homicide, assault with intent to kill whereas armed and possession of a firearm throughout a criminal offense of violence for the capturing. He pleaded not responsible to the costs towards him.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey mentioned final week that Wolfe was “slowly healing” and his household expects Wolfe to be in acute care for one more two to 3 weeks, however has been “optimistic about his progress.”
Wolfe’s rehabilitation location was not disclosed at his household’s request. Wolfe’s household thanked the medical employees, docs and nurses who cared for his or her son all through his keep. The household mentioned in a press release that the care “has been remarkable, and they have told us Andy’s progress is miraculous.”
Wolfe’s household mentioned they know their son faces an extended and difficult rehabilitation.
“We know he will continue to improve at a rapid pace and know your prayers are making the difference. Please continue as God heals Andrew and gives him the strength to return to work, the West Virginia National Guard, and his new mission of being a light into this world,” the household mentioned in a press release.
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