Boston Police officer Kurt Stokinger, who was shot in the leg while on duty Friday, has been released from the hospital and is in good spirits, according to Commissioner William Evans.
A Boston Police officer who was shot in the leg Friday was back at home resting on Sunday, the department's commissioner confirmed.
After officer Kurt Stokinger stopped 27-year-old Grant Headley in Dorchester, police say Headley turned around and shot him.
Stokinger, a 9-year veteran, and a fellow officer used a tourniquet to help save his limb and possibly his life.
Sunday, Boston Police Commissioner Evans said that Stokinger had been released from the hospital and was resting at home.
"I spoke with the officer yesterday. He's doing well. He appreciates everybody's calls and prayers," said Boston Police Commissioner William Evans. "He's doing great.
Evans called Stokinger a hero on Saturday, saying he was "out there doing God's work."
Headley, who was well-known to police and served time on gun and drug charges, was arrested.
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"He's going to be arraigned tomorrow, on, probably assault with intent to murder charges," said Evans, who added that he will likely also face an unlawful carry charge.
Evans also expressed sympathy for Headley's family, explaining that he was glad he was not killed.
"In situations like this, I'm glad that obviously nobody was more seriously hurt - for the kid's family," he said. "The officer's going to heal, and thank God the suspect wasn't killed either, because, again, nobody likes to see that."
