GULFPORT, MS : Gulfport officer injured in crash now home from the hospital on Friday, January, 26th 2018

Officer Luis Garcia has been released from the hospital Friday. Garcia was recovering after a man driving a stolen vehicle crashed into his patrol car Monday night.

Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania spoke about Officer Luis Garcia's sense of humor and resiliency Tuesday afternoon while discussing the police chase that put the officer in the hospital.

During the press conference, Chief Papania did not elaborate on Garcia's injuries but did say that he is expected to make a full recovery. The chief also told funny anecdotes about Garcia, saying that anyone who knows the ten year veteran of the department knows that he is loved by his fellow officers, his administration, and his city.

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Gulfport officer injured in crash now home from the hospital