Texas Police K-9 Killed During Motel Room Standoff

By Alex Nguyen

Source The Dallas Morning News

McKinney officers fatally shot a man suspected of shooting a woman at the Red Roof Inn Thursday, police said.

The fatal shooting occurred after the suspect pulled out a weapon during his arrest, according to a news release.

During the incident, a police K9 was shot and killed, police said. Other news media outlets captured footage of officers standing and saluting the animal outside an UrgentVet clinic as it was carried inside.

McKinney police said officers responded just before 2:45 p.m. to a reported shooting at the motel, located at 1300 North Central Expressway.

At the scene, they said they found a 52-year-old woman who had been shot in the upper body. She was transported to a local hospital and was listed in stable condition Thursday, according to the news release.

Meanwhile, police said the man barricaded himself in his room, prompting a response from SWAT and crisis negotiators. When reached by phone for negotiations, he threatened others at the scene, police said.

The individual exited his room after around 30 minutes and walked away from officers while yelling aggressively, according to the news release.

Police said they then deployed the K9 to help apprehend the suspect when he presented his firearm. In response, officers fired their weapons and struck him, the news release said.

There was no active threat to the community by around 4:30 p.m. according to a social media post from McKinney police, though they were still asking residents to avoid the area at the time.

McKinney police said the Texas Rangers would investigate the shooting. The department did not immediately identify the officers who opened fire.

Prior to the news release, the Texas Municipal Police Association had posted about the K9 death in a social media post at 6:21 p.m.

The association said it stands “unwaveringly” with the McKinney Police Department “during this tragic time” and that its regional attorney has responded to provide the involved officer with full legal support.

“This K9 wasn’t just a partner—they were family, a protector, and a warrior who gave their life in the fight against crime," the TMPA said. “Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.”

John Snider, the attorney, said no comments Friday morning.

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