Gary Police Sgt. William Fazekas initially choked up at the outpouring of colorful cards and room full of eager students Wednesday. Then, he got his bearings. “I didn’t expect this, it’s been a hard road … I’m overwhelmed.”
Gary Police Sgt. William Fazekas, left, wipes away tears after receiving an award. Paige McNulty, right, Manager of the Gary schools introduced. Fazekas. A student asked him if he was scared.
Jeremiah Walker 10, a student at McCullough Academy, center, stands with students who dropped off get well cards during an award ceremony Wednesday for Gary Police Sgt. William Fazekas, right, who is recovering after being shot during a traffic stop. He’s been released on a $14,000 cash bond and has a jury trial set for Nov. 14 in Lake Superior Court.
Police Chief Brian Evans credited Officer Donald Briggs with saving Fazekas’ life after he used his belt as a tourniquet to stem bleeding from Fazekas’ wounds. A certificate of commendation lies on top of get well cards from Gary students during an award ceremony for Gary Police Sgt. William Fazekas.
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