An El Paso police officer famous for appearing on the "Live PD" television show was injured in an assault during the weekend.

Officer Andrea Zendejas was assaulted while responding to a suspicious subject call Saturday in Northeast El Paso, police spokesman Sgt. Enrique Carrillo said.

"Was in a bit of a scuffle the other night where I was briefly knocked out," Zendejas tweeted Tuesday with the location posted as University Medical Center of El Paso.

"Thankful for a friend who came to the hospital w/an extra shirt since the one I was wearing was partially ripped off. Also, I am very much thankful for my Partners, We fight like a family & ride like a family," Zendejas tweeted.

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Zendejas tweeted Wednesday that she was "doing better."

Further details on the incident were not immediately available but Carrillo said that a suspect was arrested.

Carrillo added that is it is not uncommon for suspects to fight and injure police officers. "Sadly, it’s a very common occurrence," he said.

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Zendejas has gained a national following with repeat appearances on "Live PD," a reality policing show that airs Friday and Saturday nights on the A&E cable network.

The program is currently on break before the start of its new season Sept. 21.

Zendejas was named 2018 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the El Paso Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, a veterans organization.