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Senior Police Officer Hill Update
 
August 13, 2021
 
For Immediate Release:
 
Following the officer involved shooting and subsequent injuries to Senior Police Officer Hill, the Forest City Police Department has provided the following update regarding the status of SPO Hill.
 
The medical staff at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center have taken excellent care of SPO Hill, and because of that care his condition continues to improve daily. SPO Hill has undergone several surgeries to repair the injuries he sustained in the line of duty on August 9, 2021. He has been moved from the intensive care unit to a step-down hospital room at Spartanburg Regional. He is able to talk with visitors and his spirits are high. His treatment is ongoing and a date for his release and return home has not been determined.
 
The members of the Forest City Police Department are grateful for all of the support that has been offered by not only the law enforcement community, but also the citizens of Forest City, the citizens of Rutherford County as well as surrounding communities. The outpouring of support exemplifies the reason that the staff of the Forest City Police Department have chosen to serve the community. The continued prayers and support for SPO Hill are appreciated as he continues along his road to recovery.