Tower Thanks Officer for Saving his Life
Tower Matt Roberts, who was shot multiple times after trying to help a stranded motorist, thanked Indiana Police Officer Jake Smith and presented him with a LifeSaver Award at a Town Council meeting in Plainfield, Indiana. “I know each and every one of you would say, 'We’re just doing our job,' but to me and my family, you doing your job to the best of your ability is the reason I stand here tonight,” Roberts said. “I consider you as brothers and I can’t wait to get back out there with you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Stay safe. Stay strong.”
According to Indiana State Police, when Roberts arrived to help Joseph Jackson, Jackson shot Roberts, grabbed his daughter out of the car, then jumped into the tow truck and drove off.
When Smith responded to the scene and found Roberts shot several times, he put a tourniquet on Roberts' arm to prevent blood loss from one wound. He packed another wound in Roberts' chest with gauze and held it with his finger to prevent further blood loss from that wound.
Roberts was in critical condition when medics took him to the hospital, but Smith was able to keep him alert and talking long enough to get details about Jackson, helping other officers find him, since he drove off. Roberts is expected to make a full recovery.
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