Injured protester Martin Gugino released from hospital

Gugino, who Zarcone said suffered a fractured skull when he fell backward, will recover "at an undisclosed location in order to ensure his privacy," Zarcone said.

"Martin wants to thank the entire hospital staff for their exceptional dedication and professionalism. He received truly outstanding care and for that, he is grateful," Zarcone wrote.

Zarcone said she saw Gugino on Tuesday and that "he looks great."

"He can walk with a little help and his condition will continue to improve with rest and time. I brought him the cards and letters sent to my office, and he said he still felt overjoyed at the continued support and well wishes, ‘like it was Christmas Day,' " Zarcone said.

She added that Gugino is "pleased at the progress" that has been made to ensure the safety of peaceful protesters.

"He respects the burden of authority placed upon law enforcement but looks forward to the continued implementation of systemic changes to eliminate police brutality," Zarcone said.

Gugino has been hospitalized since June 4. That night, shortly after the 8 p.m. curfew, Gugino approached a line of police in riot gear in front of Buffalo City Hall. Two officers pushed him and he fell backwards, hitting his head. A video of the incident captured by a WBFO reporter has been viewed more than 80 million times. The officers, Aaron Torgalski and Robert McCabe were suspended without pay that night. Two days later, they were charged with felony counts of assault.