BY JIMMY LAWTONNorth Country This Week

OGDENSBURG -- Ogdensburg City police officer Daniel Hollister, who was shot by another officer has been released from the hospital and is recovering at his home, officials confirmed Monday.

Ogdensburg City Police Chief Mark Kearns identified Hollister, a seven-year veteran of the department as the injured party and shared that Jessica Rivers, a 17-year veteran of the city police force as the subject being investigated in what is believed to be an accidental shooting that took place at the city police Department June 20.

Kearns said that six officers and a civilian member of the force have been cleared to return to work following interviews conducted by St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s investigators earlier today.

He said two officers still remain on administrative leave.

Details regarding the incident are very limited at this time with the Sheriff’s office leading the investigation.

In a response to questions from North Country This Week St. Lawrence County Sheriff Rick Engle confirmed that the gun involved was a service weapon and both the victim and shooter were on duty at the time of the incident. 

Engle said he did not believe the incident was captured on video.

Engle said that by Wednesday he expects to know if there will or not be charges related to the incident. 

As for disciplinary action, Engle said he was not familiar with Ogdensburg Police Department’s policies. Disciplinary decisions will likely be determined by the city. 

In addition to the sherriff's investigation, Kearns said an independent investigation is being conducted by the City of Ogdensburg and the Office of the Ogdensburg City Police Chief.

On June 21, Kearns offered a prepared statement explaining that an officer had been shot in what appeared to be an unintentional shooting. He said the victim was in stable condition and said the department’s thoughts are with both officers and their families as they “deal with this unfortunate tragic event.”

He offered appreciation for the sheriff’s office, Ogdensburg Fire Department and Ogdensburg Volunteer rescue squad for their professionalism and assistance in the matter.

A gofundme to benefit Hollister family can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-officer-dan-hollisters-recovery