Suspect shoots, kills police K-9 in Gary, Indiana
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A suspect shot and killed a police K-9 in Gary, Indiana, on Thursday afternoon during a confrontation with police.
Police sources told CBS 2's Jermont Terry that officers encountered a car Thursday afternoon, leading to a foot chase with one or two suspects near 35th Place and Martin Luther King Drive. The reason for the initial encounter was not immediately clear.
During the chase, a suspect fired at police, hitting a K-9. No officers were injured.
The dog, Falco, was an eight-year veteran with the force. He had more than 1,000 deployments and has helped capture suspects, find drugs, and even helped rescue several lost children and adults.
"I am proud of the work of this K-9 officer, his handler and all officers involved in today's arrest and investigation," said Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. in a statement.
One person, a 29-year-old man, was in custody Thursday afternoon.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.
