A South Houston police officer who took a shotgun blast to the head during a traffic stop and chase last Friday is already out of the hospital, according to his department union, in a recovery colleagues are calling astonishing. Officer Aaron Botello underwent emergency surgery and is still living with bullet fragments in his head, but fellow officers say he is awake, talking and very much present.
What Happened
The incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. last Friday near Sixth Street and Avenue A/B, when officers tried to pull over a vehicle that refused to stop and instead led them on a slow-speed pursuit across town. The chase ended at a home where the car finally stopped. As officers moved in, the suspect allegedly opened fire with a shotgun,…..