Video shows SAPD officer leaving hospital 2 weeks after shootout

Officer Nathan Becerra leaves hospital

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SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department posted a video Thursday afternoon showing the recovery of Officer Nathan Becerra, who was shot in the line of duty last month.

Becerra, a four-year veteran of the SAPD, was wounded in the leg and stomach on July 26 in a shootout at the Hilltop Oaks Apartments while responding to a call.

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In the Facebook video, Becerra can be seen smiling as he leaves the hospital surrounded by friends and family and his brothers in blue.

Although wounded, Becerra was able to shoot the suspect, who died at the scene.

Thank You from the Family of Nathan Bercerra

The family of Officer Nathan Becerra would like to thank the citizens of San Antonio and abroad, family, friends, dignitaries, local restaurants, and their family in Blue for all the food, visits, gifts, well wishes, and prayers.

Posted by San Antonio Police Department on Thursday, August 10, 2017

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