Published 11/30 2016 04:12PM Updated 11/30 2016 06:50PM

AUSTIN, Texas

A state trooper shot along the border near Roma is making progress in the hospital. Trooper Danny Shaw was transported to a Dallas medical facility from a McAllen hospital earlier this week.

A Department of Public Safety spokesperson says he is in good spirits. We're told he doesn't want to talk to the media yet. In a Facebook message he says he and his family are humbled and grateful for all the thoughts, prayers and well wishes from the community. Trooper Shaw was shot near Fronton, Texas. The eight year veteran was on special assignment along the border.

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