The police confiscated his pistol. Hopefully he has more than one.
This is why it is prudent to have more than one gun. I would go as far as recommending a minimum of three handguns: one for carry, a second one as a spare, and a third kept at a trusted relative's house (or some other alternate location) in case all your firearms at your home are confiscated.
I'm from Texas. We have that many per room:)