WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state trooper who was shot and wounded in Walla Walla Thursday is expected to make a full recovery. The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin reports Trooper Dean Atkinson Jr.’s father, Dean Atkinson Sr., said Monday that there’s nothing that would prevent him from reengaging as a trooper, if he chooses. Atkinson was shot multiple times around 5 p.m. Thursday in Walla Walla while on duty. Brandon O’Neel is facing attempted murder and other charges and remains in jail in lieu of $1 million bail. Documents say O’Neel was served an eviction notice and locked out of his residence before the shooting. His next court appearance is Oct. 3.
State trooper who was shot expected to recover, father says
