SOUTH HOUSTON, Texas — A South Houston police officer is recovering after being shot in the head by a suspect wielding a shotgun during a traffic stop last month, sending shockwaves through the small, tight-knit department.
Officer Aaron Botello miraculously survived the shooting and was released from the hospital just one week later, though his recovery is expected to be lengthy. The incident has rallied his fellow officers, department members and union representatives around Botello and his family.
“Nobody wants to get that call,” Detective Cedric Rodriguez said. “To get that call is probably the worst thing in law enforcement.”…