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Natchez officer home from hospital
Published Sunday, December 2, 2007
A Natchez police officer injured after accidentally shooting himself is home from the hospital and doing well, his father said Friday.
Clifton Eric Kaho Jr., 29, was released from University of Mississippi Medical Center just before Thanksgiving, his father, Clifton Kaho Sr., said.
Officer Kaho is staying with his parents while he recovers.
“He’s coming along real good,” Kaho Sr. said. “He’s coming day by day.”
Officer Kaho underwent multiple surgeries after a gun he was cleaning discharged. A piece of the single bullet grazed his heart, and he was transported to Jackson for further care.
After 48 days in the hospital, it was good to have his son home, Kaho Sr. said.
“That was something beautiful, him coming home for Thanksgiving,” he said.
Officer Kaho is able to walk around some and converse with people, his father said.
“He’s so happy, laughing and joking. He’s back to his old self,” he said. “He’s still shaky. (He’ll need) rehab, but I don’t think he’ll need further surgery. Once he completes this healing, he’ll be fine.”
Kaho Sr. and his family are immensely grateful for the support and prayers of Adams County residents and surrounding counties.
“It was rough, but the support helps,” he said. “We’ve still got people praying for us. God truly blessed us. We thank the Miss-Lou for what they’ve done for us. I truly can’t put into words how much they did for us.”
Kaho is a member of the Natchez-Adams County Metro Narcotics Unit and had been on leave for a knee injury. The day of the incident, he was cleaning his pistol because he was scheduled to return to work.
Comments
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 5:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What a great Christmas present.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 6 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Welcome home Officer Kaho.
I wish you a full and speedy recovery.
Posted by kpage (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 7:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Keep getting better Kaho...Natchez needs you!
Posted by DEANNAB (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 8:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
glad everything is good officer. merry christmas!!!!!
Posted by dwhitley (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 8:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am so glad that he is doing much better.
Posted by peacerulz (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Welcome home Officer Kaho and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Posted by bellesouth (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am glad this officer is okay, but I still think there is something fishy about his allegedly accidently shooting himself.
Posted by rondeyl (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Once again we are the power of prayer, Glad you aer doing well Eric. May God continue to bless you and your family, See you soon.
Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i agree with you bellesouth
Posted by nana3x (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To bellesouth and fire39212, ya just couldn't stand it, some good news, OH MY GOD, we need to cast a dark cloud on this guy, and this whole ordeal.
You know accidents do happen, and God does answer prayers, please keep negitive thoughts out of this. I think this man has been thru plenty.
Eric, God bless you and your family. I'm so glad that you are home. Love ya Man
Posted by jill1289 (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 7:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We wish you a speedy recovery.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on December 2, 2007 at 7:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
nana3x we ALL are very sorry for this accident that happened to this officer and of course only hope the best for him....having said that I must agree it is still very odd to many of us how someone
in his profession can accidentally shoot himself almost in the heart!
I'm just saying.
Posted by lowrider (anonymous) on December 3, 2007 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Kaho, welcome back home, glad to know your gonna be around.
Posted by nana3x (anonymous) on December 3, 2007 at 12:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SAYITLOUD
Accidentally -
Definitions of 'accidentally' (ăksĭ-dĕntl) - 2 definitions - The American Heritage® Dictionary
accidental (adj.) Occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance.
accidental (adj.) Of or relating to an accidental.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on December 3, 2007 at 12:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! You bored today nana3x???
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on December 3, 2007 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
nana3x...is that what size you wear because if so that would explain your anger.
Posted by readingthepaper (anonymous) on December 3, 2007 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sayitloud,that was sooo uncalled for! Let's hope you are never faced with any type of "accidents",and let me tell you, big people can be as happy or happier than anyone else! So nana3x (which I know probably means you have 3 grandbabies), be sure to keep speaking up and using your knowledge to educatepeole on these boards...
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on December 3, 2007 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
HAHAHAHAHA You must be bored today too sitting there "readingthepaper"!!! HAHAHAHA
Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on December 3, 2007 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sayitloud you can be such a donkey's butt! I'm so sorry that you can't see the good in people, it must be a lonely life. Officer Kaho, I'm glad you are better and hope for a real speedy recovery. Have a great Christmas!
Posted by gottabehappy (anonymous) on December 3, 2007 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sorry I posted this on the wrong one but Officer Kaho I for one am very glad you are doing so much better and also am happy for your family. Welcome home and continue to get better.
Posted by firered (anonymous) on December 3, 2007 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Very happy to hear you are home Officer Kaho. Wishing you a very speedy recovery and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Posted by nana3x (anonymous) on December 3, 2007 at 8:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sayitloud
I could say anything at this point, this is the first time I have ever posted a comment. I felt that knowing Eric was home and doing well was the best thing in the world. Then there are people like you that have to say something stupid to make it seem there is a big conspiracy. I don't really care what you say about me, My Buddy (Eric) is on the road to recovery.
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