K9 killed, suspect injured after officer involved shooting in Tacoma
Aug 13, 2020, 6:11 AM | Updated: 10:46 am
(Carl Thornton, Flickr)
(Carl Thornton, Flickr)
An investigation is underway in the area of the 3600 block of South M Street following reports of an officer involved shooting in Tacoma overnight.
The Lakewood Police Department reported that at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Aug. 13, 2020, Tacoma Police officers located a homicide suspect driving in a vehicle. The vehicle fled and crashed after a short pursuit. The suspect then fled on foot.
A K9 track was started during which gunfire was exchanged with the suspect on South M Street. The suspect was struck, as was the K9 dog. Both were transported for medical treatment with critical injuries. The K9 handler sustained minor injuries.
The K9, Ronja, died Thursday morning.
Our hearts go out to our partners at the Tacoma Police Dept after their K9 Ronja was killed in the line of duty while tracking & caputing a homicide suspect overnight. Our K9 deputies were honored to train Ronja, she was a very special dog & had a remarkable bond w/ her partner. pic.twitter.com/MvsQ6WnwRH
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) August 13, 2020
Lakewood Police Department and Washington State Patrol are investigating the shooting.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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