Officer Pearson Moved To Atlanta Hospital

A police officer injured last month in Springfield has been transferred to a hospital in Atlanta.

Hospital officials say Officer Aaron Pearson has been moved to Shepherd Center's Brain Injury Rehabilitation for care.

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Officer Pearson was shot last month while checking on suspicious activity at Glenstone and Chestnut.

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ATLANTA Feb. 12, 2015 Injured Springfield, Mo., police Officer Aaron Pearson, 30, was transferred today from Mercy Hospital in Springfield to Shepherd Center in Atlanta for brain injury rehabilitation.

Officer Pearson sustained a brain injury from a gunshot wound on Jan. 26 when he responded to a suspicious activity call at a Springfield business. Police have arrested and charged the man they believe is responsible for shooting the officer.

Officer Pearson was admitted to Shepherd Centers Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit for evaluation, care and observation. He will soon begin a rigorous rehabilitation program under the guidance of a full team of medical and rehabilitation specialists.

Shepherd Center specializes in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury or brain injury. Founded in 1975, Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 10 rehabilitation hospitals in the nation.

Medical and rehabilitation teams at Shepherd Center typically include the following: an attending physician, nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech language pathologist, recreation therapist, case manager, dietitian, psychologist and chaplain. Officer Pearson and his family are appreciative for the outpouring of support from the Springfield community and beyond. A number of businesses and organizations have begun fundraising for the officers medical and family expenses. Tax-deductible donations can be made through the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The primary account location is Commerce Bank at 2770 W. Republic Road, Springfield, but donations are accepted at any Commerce Bank location. Checks can also be sent to: Missouri FOP Foundation, 2101 W. Chesterfield Blvd. C100-91, Springfield, MO 65807. Write "Springfield Police" in the memo line.

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