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    Texas Police K-9 Injured, Suspect Killed in Shooting

    Nov. 20, 2023
    Weatherford Police K-9 Jack was injured, and a suspect was killed in a shooting Thursday night.

    By Weatherford Democrat, Texas (TNS)

    Weatherford Police Department
    Weatherford Police K-9 Jack is recovering after being shot by a suspect during a confrontation.
    Weatherford Police K-9 Jack is recovering after being shot by a suspect during a confrontation.

    WEATHERFORD, Texas — A Weatherford police canine was injured and a suspect killed after an incident with law enforcement Thursday night.

    Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier said deputies and a WPD canine officer were conducting a warrant service around 7:30 p.m. on Hancock Drive when the subject of the warrant began firing at officers. The subject was killed when officers returned fire, according to a press release.

    The canine suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a local vet, and expected to recover.

    Authier said Texas Rangers will be taking the lead in the investigation.

    Weatherford police Friday said K9 Jack was "resting and in good spirits."

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