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.