Condition of Pennsylvania State Police trooper, shot during gunfight, improving

Friday, November 10, 2017
PLAINFIELD TWP, Pa. (WPVI) -- The condition of the Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was shot several times during a traffic stop is improving.

Cpl. Seth Kelly was upgraded to stable condition from critical condition following several surgeries to remove bullets.


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It is not yet known how long Kelly is expected to be hospitalized.

Authorities said the 13-year veteran likely saved his own life by applying a tourniquet to his leg before help arrived following a shootout Tuesday.


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Kelly suffered gunshot wounds to his neck and shoulder area and to his leg after the traffic stop erupted into a close-quarters gunfight along a busy road.



Daniel Khalil Clary, 22, of Effort, faces charges that include attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and aggravated assault.
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Authorities say troopers suspected him of driving under the influence of marijuana. He was also shot.

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