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Waseca Officer Shooting

Waseca officer celebrates ‘alive day’ two years after shooting

Waseca officer celebrates ‘alive day’ two years after shooting

Two years ago this week, Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson was nearly killed in the line of duty while responding to calls about a suspicious person in the southern Minnesota town.

January 4, 2022
'It would mean a lot': Waseca officer Arik Matson seeks law change for attacks on police

'It would mean a lot': Waseca officer Arik Matson seeks law change for attacks on police

Arik Matson, the Waseca police officer who was nearly killed in the line of duty in 2020, is asking Minnesota lawmakers to lengthen prison sentences for anyone who tries to kill a cop.

January 14, 2021
Waseca police on Matson shooting: 'One year ago today our world changed'

Waseca police on Matson shooting: 'One year ago today our world changed'

Wednesday marked one year since police officer Arik Matson was shot and injured by a suspect while responding to call in Waseca, Minnesota.

January 6, 2021
Man who shot Waseca Officer Arik Matson sentenced to 35 years behind bars

Man who shot Waseca Officer Arik Matson sentenced to 35 years behind bars

The man charged with shooting Waseca, Minnesota police officer Arik Matson in the head last January was sentenced to 35 years behind bars on Friday. 

November 6, 2020
Donations pour in to purchase vehicle for Officer Matson

Donations pour in to purchase vehicle for Officer Matson

In just four days, donations poured in to purchase a vehicle for Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson, who was shot in the head earlier this year while responding to a call.

October 20, 2020
Waseca community lines up to welcome officer Arik Matson home

Waseca community lines up to welcome officer Arik Matson home

With temperatures hovering right at freezing, downtown Waseca felt nothing but warmth as officer Arik Matson returned home following months of recovery.

October 19, 2020
Waseca police officer seriously hurt in shooting to be welcomed home on Monday

Waseca police officer seriously hurt in shooting to be welcomed home on Monday

The Waseca police officer who was seriously hurt after being shot in the head while attempting to take a suspect in custody is set to return home on Monday.

October 18, 2020
Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson to return home months after he was shot on duty

Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson to return home months after he was shot on duty

Officer Arik Matson, who was shot while responding to a call last winter, is returning home to Waseca, Minnesota after months of recovery.

October 14, 2020
Man who shot Waseca Officer Arik Matson pleads guilty to attempted murder

Man who shot Waseca Officer Arik Matson pleads guilty to attempted murder

Tyler Janovksy, the man who police say shot and seriously wounded Officer Arik Matson of the Waseca Police Department in January, pleaded guilty to attempted murder Thursday morning.

July 16, 2020
6 months after shooting, Officer Matson shares thanks for support amid recovery process

6 months after shooting, Officer Matson shares thanks for support amid recovery process

Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson is sharing an update on his recovery progress six months after he was shot in the head while responding to a call in Waseca, Minnesota.

July 6, 2020
Injured Waseca officer continues progress at rehab facility, receives package from Vikings

Injured Waseca officer continues progress at rehab facility, receives package from Vikings

A Waseca police officer, who was shot in the line of duty earlier this year, is continuing to make progress in his rehabilitation.

May 7, 2020
Family: Officer Matson 'loving' new facility, walking about 150 feet with exoskeleton

Family: Officer Matson 'loving' new facility, walking about 150 feet with exoskeleton

Family members say Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson is "loving his facility" as he recovers from injuries he suffered in a shooting back in January.

April 14, 2020
Family: Officer Matson pushing through challenges, 'loving' encouraging messages

Family: Officer Matson pushing through challenges, 'loving' encouraging messages

Family of police officer Arik Matson posted an update on his condition Monday, months after he was shot in the head while responding to a call in Waseca, Minnesota.

March 30, 2020
Family: Arik Matson leads small parade on 'Officer Arik Matson Day'

Family: Arik Matson leads small parade on 'Officer Arik Matson Day'

Family members gave an update on Officer Arik Matson's condition as the community celebrates Arik Matson Day.

February 22, 2020
Minnesota senators push to declare Feb. 22 'Officer Arik Matson Day' statewide

Minnesota senators push to declare Feb. 22 'Officer Arik Matson Day' statewide

The mayors of Albert Lea and Waseca already made the declarations in their cities, but two senators are hoping to make it a statewide celebration of Matson and all law enforcement and first responders.

February 20, 2020
Waseca officer hurt in shooting now able to walk with help from therapists, family says

Waseca officer hurt in shooting now able to walk with help from therapists, family says

A Waseca police officer who suffered serious injuries after being shot in the head during a call in January is walking again and recently completed his longest walk with assistance from his therapists, family members write in an online post.

February 14, 2020
Officer Matson shares special anniversary message to wife amid recovery

Officer Matson shares special anniversary message to wife amid recovery

Tuesday, Officer Arik Matson shared a special wedding anniversary message for his wife, according to the latest post on his CaringBridge page.

February 4, 2020
Waseca sports apparel store raises more than $15,000 for Officer Matson’s family

Waseca sports apparel store raises more than $15,000 for Officer Matson’s family

Four Season Sports in Downtown Waseca started selling t-shirts to raise money after Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson was shot in the head while on duty. So far, they’ve sold nearly 16,000 of them.

February 4, 2020
Man charged in Waseca police officer shooting wheeled out on gurney after first court appearance

Man charged in Waseca police officer shooting wheeled out on gurney after first court appearance

The man charged for shooting a Waseca police officer in the head last month made his first court appearance Tuesday. 

February 4, 2020
Waseca police officer shot in head now out of ICU, family says

Waseca police officer shot in head now out of ICU, family says

The Waseca, Minnesota police officer who was shot in the head last month is now out of intensive care. 

February 3, 2020

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