After a Renton police officer was seriously injured in the line of duty earlier this week, Officer Kauppila has been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home. Get our free mobile appThe Renton Police Department announced with a video of Officer Kauppila being released, with crowds cheering him as he leaves the hospital. Dozens of Officers and Community Members Were There to See Him OffKauppila was seriously injured Monday night, but after receiving treatment at Harborview Medical Center, he was finally able to leave the hospital Wednesday. It was a simple gesture, but one that showed just how much support was behind him. Officers stood together to remind Kauppila that he isn't going through the recovery alone.