A North Andover police officer shot by a coworker in late June was released Monday afternoon, months after the “armed confrontation” with officers serving her a restraining order taken out by her fiancé.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was released on personal recognizance with a slew of conditions, including that she not have any contact with her infant son.

The 28-year-old is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the incident on June 30, during which police say she pointed a gun at a fellow officer .

Through her lawyer, Fitzsimmons has denied doing so and said she tried to take her own life that night.

As she left the courthouse Monday, Fitzsimmons, flanked by her lawyers, said simply, “The truth will come out.”

Fitzsimmons “looks very much forward

See Full Page