Central California Officer Shoots Police K-9 After Dog Attacks Him

FRESNO (AP) — A Fresno constabulary serviceman fatally changeable a K-9 serviceman connected Tuesday aft the canine spot him portion helium was taking the carnal to beryllium euthanized, authorities said.

Odin, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, had worked for the Fresno Police Department for 3 years but was taken retired of work successful October aft abruptly attacking and earnestly injuring his partner, officials said successful a quality release.

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A veterinarian who examined the K-9 said Odin whitethorn person suffered from a neurological contented that made him aggressive, according to the Fresno Bee.

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After months of evaluations, authorities decided Odin needed to beryllium euthanized for the information of officers and the public, constabulary said.

Even aft being fixed sedatives, Odin attacked an serviceman taking the canine to beryllium euthanized. The serviceman determined helium could not get Odin to merchandise the wound connected his limb and utilized his work limb to termination Odin instantly, police.

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“Members of the Fresno Police Department are genuinely saddened with this incident, and we volition beryllium everlastingly grateful for his years of work to our community,” the quality merchandise said.