TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa police shared pictures Wednesday of Officer Aurash Zarkeshan attending a nightly meeting at his precinct for the first time since June 29.
Zarkeshan was shot in the head while in the line of duty over the summer.
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Since the shooting, he has been in therapy learning to regain strength.
FOX23 had live coverage of his return home last week.
Zarkeshan was awarded the Mingo Valley Division Sgt. Craig Johnson Officer of the Month for September, for his strength and perseverance through his recovery.
Look who’s back at the @TulsaPolice Mingo Valley Division 1-David squad table tonight! Ofc. Zarkeshan made an appearance to squad meeting for the first time since June 29th. It was amazing to have him here. Also, he was awarded the pic.twitter.com/NzFqgo7zAx
— Mark Wollmershauser Jr (@TPDMarkJr) October 22, 2020
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