Officer John Amole was airlifted to a hospital after a man attacked him and stole his service gun late on South Second Street about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday.
After dispatch could not reach Amole, other officers were sent to the area. Amole was found on the ground unconscious with his weapon missing, according to reports.
Chief Deputy Carl Smith said the firearm had been recovered by police at the scene.
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