Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police are asking for prayers for one of their comrades following what’s being described as ‘catrostrophic’ injuries he suffered while helping fellow officers try to stop stolen car.
3-year Fort Worth Policeman Matt Brazeal (pictured left) was outside his vehicle laying down stop sticks when he was struck at highway speeds by a suspect who had fled a traffic stop in the 4200 block North Freeway northbound.
Suffering major injuries across his body; it has taken multiple surgeries over several days to stabilize him. He’ll likely spend the next year in the hospital.
Fort Worth Police Officers’ Association President Manny Ramirez, told WFAA-TV, “He sacrificed his body, sacrificed himself to try to take a violent, fleeing felon off of the streets.”
The suspect, Ronny Jackson Jr. (pictured right) was arrested.
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, Brazeal’s family from Parker County has to stay at a nearby and cannot be by his side
Anyone who would like to make a donation and leave one in Brazeal’s name can do so on the Assist The Officer/Fort Worth.
A GoFundMe campaign as also been created for Brazeal.
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