Doctors joined family, friends and a line of fellow officers to greet Lt. Robert Friel as he was discharged from Jefferson Hospital.
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Lt. Friel was on his way home and off-duty back on May 29, when he intervened to help take an armed man into custody.
Off-duty police lieutenant shot during altercation in South Philadelphia
That man then shot Friel in the leg before being subdued.
The 28-year veteran of the force has undergone three surgeries to help repair the wounds.
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"We're just happy he's going home, he's going home, and he's going home to be with his family. That's a win for us. As far as the FOP goes, and the police family, that's a 100 percent win," said FOP Vice President Steven Weyler.
Friends of Lt. Friel's say he's eager to get healthy, and back to work.