Clearcreek Twp. officer out of surgery, family provides update

CLEARCREEK TOWNSHIP — Clearcreek Township Police Officer Eric Ney underwent additional surgery Tuesday after he was said to have air on his brain.

Ney was shot by a man on July 12 when officers were investigating a domestic violence call. Ney was rushed to the hospital and was discharged less than two weeks later from a rehab facility.

About a week later, his wife Lisa Ney said Eric developed blood clots in the main arteries going to his lungs. That led doctors to put him back in the hospital.

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Eric was found to have air continue to fill his brain, Lisa said on social media.

Around 7 p.m. Tuesday, Eric’s wife Lisa said on social media that he is out of surgery and that doctors were able to patch the hole.

The post states that doctors will continue to monitor Eric and see if it helps keep the air out.

Clearcreek Township Police Chief John Terrill said Eric remains in critical condition.

“It is my understanding that the doctor performed surgery today and did find another hole in his skull. The hole was patched. It is hoped that this has been corrected. The doctors will monitor it to see if this has stopped the problem with air entering his brain. We hope this is successful.” Terrill said.

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