UPDATE (9/20): A police officers officer injured in a shooting in Starr County is out of the hospital and recovering at home. 

Rio Grande City Police Officer Noe Flores was shot in the hip area, according to a statement by the police chief posted online on Thursday. 

The suspect remains in custody. 

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RIO GRANDE CITY – A Rio Grande City officer was taken to the hospital after being shot with his own weapon.

We’re told his wounds are not life-threatening.

Wednesday evening, authorities were chasing a suspect. When the chase ended, the officer got into a struggle with the suspect.

Starr County District Attorney Omar Escobar Jr. says the suspect went for the officer’s weapon when the gun went off. The suspect is in custody.

KRGV’s Trason Bragg has the details.

Watch the video above for the full story.