TULSA, Okla. — The man dubbed “Tulsa’s Hope” has returned to active duty, just four months after being shot in the head during a routine traffic stop.
Officer Aurash Zarkeshan returned to work on Monday, showing up in uniform and performing “light duty,” according to TPD.
Officer Zarkeshan was back to work today on light duty! We are excited to see him back on the job. #tulsashope #tpd pic.twitter.com/aSNiKg1pPk
— Tulsa Police (@TulsaPolice) November 2, 2020
Tulsa police tweeted a photo of Zarkeshan saying they are excited to see him back on the job.
Zarkeshan returned home to Tulsa on Oct. 15th and was welcomed by family, friends, and a large community.
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum proclaimed Oct. 15th as “Officer Aurash Zarkeshan Day” in the city.
Zarkeshan had been recovering at an out-of-state rehabilitation facility after he shot during a traffic stop on June 29, the same shooting that killed Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson.
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