Scranton detective Kyle Gilmartin released from hospital

Vivian Muniz
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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Detective Kyle Gilmartin, who was injured almost two weeks ago in a Scranton shooting has been released from the hospital.

Detective Gilmartin was escorted from the hospital Tuesday morning surrounded by his family and dozens of his fellow Scranton police officers.

With his hand raised high, Scranton Detective Kyle Gilmartin returned their salute to his brothers and sisters in blue.

Gilmartin is a nine-year veteran of the Cranton Police Department and has been a detective for the last nine months. On Tuesday he was transferred from Gesinger CMC to a rehab unit in Philadelphia to officially begin his recovery.

“Law enforcement first responders in general we are a very tight community, and we support each other through thick and thin,” stated Detective Michael Fueshko, Vice President, EB Jermyn Lodge 2 Fraternal Order of Police Scranton.

A huge show of support from nearby, local police departments state, police, Scranton Fire Department, Mayor Paige Cognetti, the Lackawanna County District Attorney, and other public officials.

“We’re truly humbled and incredibly grateful for the support we’ve got for Kyle to help Kyle through this tragedy,” explained Fueshko.

The gunfire erupted on January 11, around 4:30 a.m. near North Main Avenue and Swetland Street. Officers were tracking down reports of prior shootings in the city that night.

According to a criminal complaint, 20-year-old Aiden Deininger “ambushed” the officers who arrived in an unmarked police cruiser. He fired five shots into the cruiser.

Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police
Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police

Detective Gilmartin was sitting in the front passenger seat and was struck twice in the head.

Two other officers in that cruiser were not injured. One of those officers, Sergeant Detective Joe Lafferty, who was in the driver’s seat, returned fire hitting Deininger.

Investigators have said since day one this shooting is gang-related.

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Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell says the investigation is ongoing and a juvenile could face charges in connection with the police shooting.

The show of support has poured in from Gilmartin and the Scranton Police Department over the last two weeks.

Many purchase the SPD strong signs printed by Jaworski Sign Company and the outpouring of support doesn’t stop just because Gilmartin has been released from the hospital.

“Everybody’s going to be dressed blue tomorrow we’re going blue tomorrow for Officer Gilmartin,” said Theresa Roginski of Scranton.

Theresa Roginski stopped by Scranton Police Headquarters Tuesday afternoon to pick up a dozen SPD strong t-shirts for her coworkers.

“Fidelity usually has a motto that says we bleed green, ’cause that’s the color of our logo, but I feel like these past few weeks we’ve all bled blue. We are all bleeding blue for him, because and crying blue,” expressed Roginski.

You can pick up a sign or shirt at Scranton Police Headquarters for $10 shirts are 20.

All proceeds from the signs will go to Gilmartin and his family for any medical expenses, food, or lodging his family may need as he begins his recovery in Philly.

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