NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — An officer with Metro Vancouver Transit Police who was shot last week in the line of duty will undergo surgery for his injuries this week.
In a statement, Const. Josh Harms expressed his gratitude to his colleagues with the transit police and the RCMP, as well as staff at the B.C. Ambulance Service and Royal Columbia Hospital.
The 27-year-old also thanked his wife, family and members of the public who expressed their support.
Cst. Josh Harms who was shot at Scott Road Station on Wednesday afternoon makes his first public statement today. See our #mediarelease to read it in full. https://t.co/zl8DZHUN4B
— Transit Police BC (@TransitPolice) February 4, 2019
Harms was shot Wednesday on a SkyTrain platform in Surrey.
Police said Daon Glasgow was taken into custody Sunday after a Canada-wide warrant was issued.
No charges have been laid.
Transit police say Harms visited the department's headquarters on Friday to meet with his co-workers.
"I have so many reasons to be grateful, and so many people to thank," he said in the statement released Monday.
A/Commr McDonald and D/Chief Kross thank the hundreds of police officers and support staff involved in the investigation of shooting of @TransitPolice Cst Josh Harms. Suspect arrested early this morning. pic.twitter.com/j9te0sYiIt
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) February 3, 2019
"I thank God my injuries were not worse. Though I have a long road ahead, I am going to make a full recovery and rejoin my colleagues as soon as possible."