Mayor Kelly: Officer in Roger Heard case underwent intensive surgery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly shared more information on Friday about the police officer who was injured in the shooting a week ago.
In his newsletter, the mayor said Officer Celtain Batterson underwent an intensive surgery on Thursday.
Before, police had only said that he suffered a non-life-threatening injury.
Police say they exchanged fire with Roger Heard, Jr. as they tried to arrest him.
He was killed and the officer was injured.
Mayor Kelly said the TBI hasn’t been able to interview Officer Batterson yet, which is crucial to their final report.
He promises all the facts will soon come to light.
