GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro police officer who was shot in the leg during a domestic dispute outside an IHOP restaurant has been released from the hospital, according to GPD.
Greensboro police said Officer H.L. Jefferson responded Monday afternoon at the restaurant on Lanada Road. They said a struggle occurred as Jefferson tried to detain 22-year-old Kendicia Melanie Clarke, who they said was involved in the domestic dispute. Police said during a struggle, Clarke reached for Jefferson’s gun and it went off.
Jefferson was taken to a hospital with minor non-life-threatening injuries. She was treated and released.
Clarke was charged with assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer. Additional charges are pending against Clarke.