Pennsylvania Trooper Saves Own Life With Tourniquet

A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was shot several times during a traffic stop likely saved his own life by applying a tourniquet to his leg before help arrived, authorities said Wednesday as they released more details of the violent confrontation along a busy highway.
Cpl. Seth Kelly, 39, remained hospitalized in critical condition after suffering gunshot wounds to his neck and shoulder area and to his leg in the close-quarters gunfight. The 13-year veteran was set to undergo another surgery to remove a bullet.
"He's battling. He's certainly not out of the woods by any means, but ... he is a very strong individual, and he displayed a will yesterday that he wanted to live and get through this," state police Capt. Richard D'Ambrosio said at a press conference.

In this undated photo released by the Pennsylvania State Police, Cpl. Seth J. Kelly, is shown. Authorities have identified Kelly as the Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was shot several times Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, during a traffic stop and remains hospitalized in critical condition. (Pennsylvania State Police via AP Photo)
The suspect, 22-year-old Daniel Khalil Clary, of Effort, faces charges that include attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and aggravated assault. Clary, who was shot and remains hospitalized, has given a statement to police.
"He's not denying his involvement," said Lt. Joseph F. Sokolofski.
Kelly was helping another trooper arrest Clary, whom they suspected of d...

Source: JEMS Patient Care - November 8, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Tags: Trauma Patient Care News Source Type: news