Phoenix, Arizona — A Phoenix policeman got shot and wounded during a traffic stop a week ago.

 

The officer said he was looking forward to returning to the job.

 

The officer can’t wait to get back to work. He said on the department’s social media it’s going to take a while for him to recover.

 

Officer responded to people who addressed him kind wishes. He also shared his gratitude for the support that got from them.

 

The officer is recovering from a record 34th police-involved shooting in Phoenix of the year.

 

The officer got a shot when he was trying to stop a driver who had been driving dangerously. 41-year –old man started to fire shots at him when the officer approached him.

 

Cruz returned the fire to the suspect. The driver was taken to the hospital.

 

Cruz said this has been the most difficult moment of his life. And he took a chance to thank people for supporting him and his family.

 

Cruz has been serving for the community as an officer for a little more than a year.

 

The study on police shooting is going to be funded by the City Council. The Cruz’s shooting shows one more time the importance of it.