Did they arrest him before or after he was shot 5 times? How does a police hit a suspect 5 times without killing him? Were they using pepper spray? Rubber bullets? .22 non-hollow point rounds?
It can easily happen. I’ve seen folks survive a dozen hits. It’s mainly luck. If no vitals are hit or if hit, they get quick medical attention, a skilled surgeon with a bit of luck can patch the target up.