Trump calls Compton hero female cop who was shot in JAW in police ambush to thank her for saving fellow officer

THE hero female cop was was shot in the jaw during an ambush in LA last week was pictured in hospital speaking on the phone with Donald Trump.

Claudia Apolinar, 31, was thanked by the president for saving her fellow officer – who was also shot in the head in the terrifying Compton attack.

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Apolinar’s heroism made headlines last week after video surfaced not only of the shooter firing into a parked police car, but of the immediate aftermath in which Apolinar saved her partner’s life, who was shot in the head, by creating a tourniquet.

Photos of Apolinar in the hospital bed show her husband in the ICU room and LASD Sergeant Frederickson holding a phone to her.

With her arms heavily bandaged and unable to speak, she writes her answers to the president on a piece of paper while her jaw recovers.

“A week ago today, a callous and heartless criminal attempted to murder two of the heroes that work hard everyday to keep you safe,” read the Facebook post.

“The outpouring of love and support from our Department, @lacosheriff, the community, and indeed from around the world, has been overwhelming, but also very much appreciated,” the post continued.

The post mentions Trump called Apolinar to thank her for her quick-thinking in saving her fellow colleague.

“This week POTUS 45 called both of our deputies to check on their spirits, wish them a speedy recovery,” the Facebook post continued. “And remind them that the American people are behind them and that the coward that harmed them will be brought to justice.”

“Due to her injuries, Sergeant Frederickson relayed her written responses to President Trump,” the post concluded. “Both of the deputies and their families were very appreciative of the call!”

A second Facebook post shows the outpouring of support Apolinar and the police department at large have received. Photos filled with flowers, balloons and other gifts include a handwritten note to Apolinar reading “Your strength is unmatched. I just want this to put a smile on your face.”

Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva said both deputies were shot multiple times, with Apolinar’s 24-year-old partner released from the hospital Wednesday.

“We at LASD appreciate the outpouring of prayers and support you have shown for our ambushed deputies,” Villanueva tweeted. “Great news, one of those deputies was released from the hospital today. He has a long road ahead for recovery. But he’s not alone. We, as a community, are in this together.”

Both deputies, who graduated from the same academy 14 months ago, will require subsequent surgeries. However, Villanueva said their prognoses looks promising.

On September 12, Apolinar and her partner were sitting in a parked patrol car outside Los Angeles’ Metro Blue station.

A still-unidentified shooter walked up to the passenger side of the car and immediately started firing at Apolinar and her partner before fleeing.

Apolinar is believed to have saved her partner’s life for applying a tourniquet while awaiting an ambulance. The shooter’s motivation is still unclear.