Georgia deputy injured in shotgun ambush released from hospital

LAMAR COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia deputy who was shot in an ambush attack last week in Lamar County was released from the hospital Thursday.

Deputy Justyn Weaver was shot while responding to a suspicious person call in Milner over the weekend. Weaver was shot with a shotgun several times as he drove up to the scene and sustained injuries to his face and arm.

The man who ambushed him, Donald Gordy of Barnesville, was arrested by deputies in Alabama. Gordy has been Charged with Aggravated Assualt on a Law Enforcement Officer, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and numerous criminal damage to property charges.

Weaver got out of the hospital Thursday afternoon and was welcomed back by his law enforcement family during a visit to the sheriff's office. Weaver still had visible injuries to his face and had one arm in a sling.

Deputies said he will have to go through physical therapy.

"We are glad to have our hero Justyn Weaver back in one piece!" deputies wrote on Facebook.

Weaver has been employed with the Lamar County Sheriffs Office for 3 years. He recently received an award by Community Ambulance for his heroic acts in saving a mans life.

An account has been set up to receive donations to help with Weaver’s recovery. Funds may be deposited directly into the Justyn Weaver Benefit Fund account at United Bank.

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