ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Police officials are expected to provide an update this afternoon on the condition of Sgt. Erik Levasseur, the Port St. Lucie officer who was shot twice in the face while on the job.
He responded to a disturbance call at the Town Park community in Tradition Monday. A man inside a home, armed with an assault rifle opened fire on officers. Officers returned fire, killing the gunman. Sgt. Levasseur is still in critical condition.
Port St. Lucie police to give update today on sergeant critically injured in shooting. CBS12’s Paige Meyer Reports
Last we heard from officials, Levasseur was undergoing a third surgery Wednesday. It’s a specialized procedure to remove a piece of shrapnel lodged in his eye. The surgery is being performed at another trauma center. Levasseur will then return to HCA Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce for continued care and recovery.
Community members say the incident has weighed heavily across the Treasure Coast. “People are just doing their job. Every time I hear something like that happen, it’s really sad,” said Port St. Lucie resident Obdulia Diggs
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Local support has quickly poured in since Monday’s shooting. Nearby restaurants and the sergeant’s police union have stepped in to help Levasseur’s family, organizing a verified GoFundMe campaign through the Fraternal Order of Police along with a meal-train effort to assist with immediate needs.
As of Thursday morning, the GoFundMe has raised over $25,000 for Levasseur and his family. If you would like to make a donation, CLICK HERE.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department will hold a press conference Thursday December 4th, to address the media about the incident.
It will start at 2:00 p.m., at PSLPD Headquarters, located at 121 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34984.
The briefing will provide an update on Sergeant Erik Levasseur’s condition as well as further information regarding the Town Park Officer Involved shooting.
CBS12 News will continue to provide updates on air and online as more information is released.