TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) — One of the officers is finally home after being injured in the officer-involved shooting on Friday, Dec. 5.

Tifton Police Chief Steven Hyman said Detective Michael Gaskins was released from the hospital at about 3 p.m. He said the police department held a motorcade to escort him home.

“We’re extremely happy that he’s been released from the hospital even though he still has a long road to recovery. But we appreciate the community support and the officers that were there to help, show him support and make him feel good as he was headed home.”

Chief Hyman said the motorcade was a way of respecting Detective Gaskins and showing him that they care and love him.

“He puts his life on the line every day for our community and for our departments and for his fellow officers and we appreciate him,” Chief Hyman said. “And it also signifies to his family that we care about them and understand the sacrifices that they made every day, too.”

Additionally, Chief Hyman told WALB that Officer Jerry Fulford is getting better each day. At this time, it is unknown when he will be released from the hospital.

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