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Days After Being Shot In Face and Neck, NC State Trooper Released From Hospital

Trooper Daniel Harrell was released from the hospital Wednesday, NCSHP confirmed.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina State Highway patrolman shot in the line of duty on Monday in Wilson County is now at home, officials confirm.

Trooper Daniel C. Harrell was shot in the face and neck during a traffic stop on Haynes Road in Wilson County, authorities say.  

Harrell was taken to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville for treatment following the shooting. 

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An extensive manhunt was underway after Harrell was shot as law enforcement searched for three suspects. 

Credit: North Carolina Troopers Association
Trooper Daniel Harrell was released from the hospital.

GoFundMe for Trooper Harrell

Harrell's white cruiser appeared to have 12 bullet holes in the windshield and front-end damage.

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He's a five-year veteran assigned to Wilson County.

The Highway Patrol confirmed Harrell was released from the hospital Wednesday.

Photos posted to Facebook by the North Carolina Troopers Association show Harrell being helped into a cruiser at the hospital. 

His family has asked for privacy. 

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Three men were arrested in connection with the shooting.

After receiving numerous calls about how the community could help Trooper Harrell. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol Facebook page posted that a fund has been set up at the North Carolina State Employees Credit Union where people can donate.

The post said those interested could contact their local branch of the State Employees Credit Union to make donations using account number 62389662. 

There is also a Gofundme page set up for donations as well. 

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