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Sour Lake police officer who was attacked still in ICU, starting physical therapy

Officer McKeon is expected to have surgery tomorrow to remove screws from his lower jaw.

SOUR LAKE, Texas — The Sour Lake Police officer who was attacked and beaten on Memorial Day is still recovering and making progress.

The family of Officer William "Bill" McKeon says doctors are happy with his progress, according to a Facebook post for a benefit organized to support him.

He's talking, recognizing loved ones and consistently following commands, the post reported.

McKeon remains in the ICU, but he is starting physical therapy. His family is still asking for prayers from the community.

The suspect in his beating, Bradley Joseph Pruitt, 45, has been charged with aggravated assault and evading arrest.

Here's more previous articles about the attack:

'We need supernatural prayer for our dad' | Beaten Sour Lake officer now in coma

Community organizes fundraisers for Sour Lake police officer recovering from attack, brutal beating

Sour Lake Police officer recovering after brutal beating, suffered broken jaw, sinus cavity

'It's terrible': Community reacts to 'brutal beating' of Sour Lake police officer

Sour Lake Community comes together for officer severely beaten Monday night

Man accused of severely beating Sour Lake officer previously served time for officer assault in Kentucky

What we know: Suspect in assault of Sour Lake officer held without bond for out of state charge

CAUGHT! Suspect in beating of Sour Lake officer in custody after overnight search

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