Albuquerque Officer Shot in DWI Stop Released from Hospital

Officer Lou Golson is at home resting, and has already started physical therapy, police told KOAT TV. They said he'd like to return to work as quickly as possible.

January 15, 2015

An Albuquerque police officer has been released from the hospital after getting shot during a traffic stop Jan. 3.

Officer Lou Golson is at home resting, and has already started physical therapy, police told KOAT TV. They said he'd like to return to work as quickly as possible.

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