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Daniel Arzu Jr On The Rebound After Shot To The Head
posted (November 7, 2016)
We last updated you on 28 year old Coast Guardsman Daniel Arzu 11 days ago when he was being flown out in an Air Ambulance courtesy the Mexican Navy. Well, tonight the news about him is good. A shot to the head usually offers a grim prognosis but his father says his son is now conscious, speaking and going through therapy at the Navy Hospital in Mexico City. We spoke to Daniel Arzu Sr. today when he returned from Mexico and the grateful father gave us an update on his condition, and the reason he was shot.

Supt. Daniel Arzu, OC - Benque Viejo Police
"He at this time is recuperating. He is recovering relatively fast and he is able to speak and do things just as normal, but because of the impact of the bullets, he has to undergo therapy and that is exactly what he is pursuing at this point in time."

Courtney Weatherburne, 7News
"How long will this therapy will take?"

Supt. Daniel Arzu, OC - Benque Viejo Police
"I cannot speak to the medical professional area, but I must say that they indicate to me that he will be responding. He is responding relatively fast and they expect that the process will not be too long."

Courtney Weatherburne, 7News
"You mentioned that you spoke with your son, right? This is the first time I think you were able to actually speak with him and have a conversation with him about what happened that night of the shooting. What exactly did he say? Can you tell us more or less what that conversation was about?"

Supt. Daniel Arzu, OC - Benque Viejo Police
"Actually as a police officer, I have questioned him in certain areas, endeavoring to find out the motive of this incident and he indicate to me that the motive is robbery. The shooter approached him and demanded his chain and before he could have even concede, the person fired shots at him and got away his gold chain. He said he saw the person. He can recall his face if he sees him again and I say to the shooter that that youth is not a chicken-piece. He is highly trained by reputable organization Coast Guard and I am saying that he certainly will be in a position to testify and he is not going to be fearful of anybody, so the perpetrator, prepare yourself for justice, because certainly, I am of the opinion that this matter will be brought to some closure."

No arrest has been made for the shooting.

Arzu Jr's mother remains by his side, and he is visited regularly by a Coast Gaurdsman who is training with the Mexican Navy.

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