Indianapolis - Howard County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Jordan Buckley has been released from Methodist Hospital. Buckley will be participating in the procession to bring Deputy Carl Koontz, killed in the line of duty, home to Kokomo.
While serving an arrest warrant in the early morning hours of March 20th, Sgt. Buckley was wounded in the upper thigh during a shootout with the wanted suspect. Buckley was first transported to Howard Community Hospital, then transferred to Methodist to treat his wounds. The same incident claimed the life of 27 year old Deputy Carl Koontz.
In a news conference earlier today, Sheriff Steve Rogers said "we are ready to bring Jordan home."
Sgt. Buckley, who was just recently promoted to sergeant, is expected to make a full recovery. He will be riding along in the police procession this afternoon. Please keep Sgt. Buckley and his family in your prayers as they begin the road to recovery.
*Attached photo: 9 year Howard County Sheriff's Department Veteran Sgt. Jordan Buckley
