He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital.
McCoy, an 11-year veteran of the agency, was assigned to administrative duties.
In 2008, McCoy was awarded the Governor's Medal of Heroism, an award presented to first responders who knowingly risk their lives in the line of duty.
On June 7, McCoy shot and killed murder suspect Jorge Bello Garcia, 54, as Garcia struggled to wrestle the gun away from a wounded deputy.
Deputies surrounded Garcia's truck at Linebaugh Avenue and Henderson Road after being warned that he had just killed three people. Garcia shot and injured Deputies Ray Wilson and Arthur "Art" Lence before McCoy fired the fatal shot.
In September, McCoy received the Sheriff's Office Medal of Honor from Sheriff David Gee for his actions.
McCoy is an expert marksman.
When McCoy joined the force in 2000, he wrote on his application that he has "high proficiency" in firearm use. Then-Sheriff Cal Henderson praised him for getting the "Top Gun" award for his handgun proficiency at the law enforcement academy.
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WTFIUWSPT Sep 7, 2011 10:24 AM About 18 minutes ago A LEXUS?? I am never shocked anymore at the high end vehicles and multiple million dollar properties owned by our "civl" "servants". This is the guy who shot the guy who shot the firefighter folks, Bello and the two Ginas, whose family also owned the home (gina) the Brito kids were killed in. While I considered him brave his later comments about "carrying the shield of the Lord" (tbo.com) while being a deputy were strange. Nonetheless, I do hope he will be OK. Wonder why he was on administrative?? You're welcome, SPT. I'll go make another user name. Speedy recovery, deputy !! Those crappy lexus just fold up. Get a different car, people if you own one of those.
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Report Abuse 0 1 luvstpete Sep 7, 2011 10:39 AM About 3 minutes ago It's a 12 year old Lexis. Get over yourself. Reply
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WTFIUWSPT Sep 7, 2011 10:43 AM Less than a minute ago do you have one?
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