*Attached video: Suspect allegedly tried to attack officer with hammer

HUDSON, Ohio (WJW) – A man shot by Hudson police Thursday, after he allegedly “aggressively confronted" an officer with a hammer, is a former state and federal public defender, according to his attorney.

Carlos Warner remains hospitalized after being shot in the jaw, arm, and torso, according to Atty. Michael Goldberg, who represents him. Goldberg told the Fox 8 I-Team Warner is expected to recover, but he does not know how long he will be in the hospital.

“He was a great public defender, a hard worker, who cared about his clients,” Goldberg said. He added that Warner has struggled with mental health issues for several years and has been getting treatment.

Goldberg added that Warner left the public defender’s office

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