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South SF Officer Attacked With Skateboard Still Critical, But Doctors Optimistic

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- A South San Francisco police officer remains hospitalized in critical condition Monday morning after he was struck in the head with a skateboard last week, according to police.

However, doctors treating Officer Robby Chon remain optimistic and say he is showing signs of recovery, police said.

Chon, a 12-year veteran of the force, was attacked at around 2:20 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day while responding to a report of a man acting irate toward patrons at a business in the 300 block of Grand Avenue, according to police.

When officers responded, they tried to approach the man who was allegedly causing the disturbance.

The suspect, later identified as 28-year-old South San Francisco resident Luis Alberto Ramos-Coreas, refused to comply with the officers' requests. When additional officers arrived, Ramos-Coreas fled on a skateboard, police said.

When Chon began chasing the suspect, Ramos-Coreas stopped, turned and struck Chon in the head with the skateboard. Chon was knocked unconscious and suffered major head injuries, according to police.

Ramos-Coreas continued running afterward but officers were able to apprehend him. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest and battery on a peace officer, police said.

According to police, Chon's family, as well as the South San Francisco Police Department, are extremely grateful for the support and prayers they've received from the community.

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