The Louisville Metro Police Foundation has raised more than $28,000 to go towards medical expenses for a rookie officer who was critically wounded during a mass shooting Monday.
Officer Nickolas Wilt, 26, was shot in the head while responding to an active shooter at the Old National Bank on E. Main Street in downtown Louisville. Wilt had graduated from the police academy March 31, and Monday was only his fourth shift, officials said during a news conference Tuesday.
As of Tuesday, he was in stable but critical condition at University of Louisville Hospital.
In a Facebook post, the Louisville Metro Police Foundation continued to ask for thoughts and prayers, but also to support Wilt and his family.
“Officer Wilt has dedicated his short time here to serving our community and now it is our chance to serve him and take care of his family,” the post read.
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As of Tuesday at 4 p.m., the donation page had raised $28,603 from 580 donors.
The post also detailed more about Wilt, who has served as both a firefighter and a dispatcher. His brother, Zack, is also in the LMPD academy.
Donations can be made on the Facebook post directly, through Venmo, or on the foundation’s website at saferlouisville.org. All money raised will go directly to the family, according to the foundation.
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