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Shot Kamloops Mountie back on the job

RCMP officers take down police tape in Kamloops, B.C. on Wednesday Dec. 3, 2014. Police in Kamloops have arrested a suspect in the shooting of one of their officers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Kim Anderson.
RCMP officers take down police tape in Kamloops, B.C. on Wednesday Dec. 3, 2014. Police in Kamloops have arrested a suspect in the shooting of one of their officers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Kim Anderson. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Kim Anderson

KAMLOOPS, B.C. – More than a year after he was shot and seriously wounded at a traffic stop, Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud is back on the job.

Supt. Brad Mueller says Michaud has returned to work in a limited capacity, working part-time on administrative duties.

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Mueller says Michaud’s return is a positive step that has been good for morale in the force.

READ MORE: Mountie shot in B.C. thankful for his life

Michaud was shot in the early-morning hours of Dec. 3, 2014, shortly after pulling over a vehicle.

Kenneth Knutson was arrested after a 12-hour manhunt and is facing an attempted murder charge.

A lawyer for Knutson has said a guilty plea will be entered in March.

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