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Wounded York County K-9 Lieutenant Thanks Supporters From Hospital

He was shot during a warrant service tied to a stalking investigation in North Codorus Township.

Overview

  • Lt. David Godfrey posted a brief message of gratitude on social media as he continues to recover in the hospital.
  • “I will keep this short. Thank you… You all helped me more than you will ever know,” Godfrey wrote in his update.
  • Godfrey was assisting Northern York County Regional Police on Sept. 17 when the suspect opened fire from his ex-girlfriend’s home during the warrant service.
  • Three detectives — Sgt. Cody Becker, Det. Isaiah Emenheiser and Det. Mark Baker — were killed, and Godfrey exchanged gunfire with the shooter, according to officials.
  • Hospital officials have listed Godfrey in satisfactory condition and said another wounded officer has been released, with a K-9 program fundraiser set for Oct. 5.