Suspect shot Fort Lauderdale Police K-9 while running from officers, officials say

Name: Suspect shot Fort Lauderdale Police K-9 while running from officers, officials say
Uploaded: 2026-04-19T09:37:00-0400
Duration: 1 min 33 s
Description: A Fort Lauderdale Police Department K-9 is expected to survive after officers said a suspect opened fire while running away from them Saturday night. The department said officers responded to a possible burglary call around 7:30 p.m. along the 1600 block of Northwest 16th Court. A perimeter was set up and air support was provided by the Broward Sheriff's Office Aviation unit.

A Fort Lauderdale Police Department K-9 is expected to survive after officers said a suspect opened fire while running away from them Saturday night. The department said officers responded to a possible burglary call around 7:30 p.m. along the 1600 block of Northwest 16th Court. A perimeter was set up and air support was provided by the Broward Sheriff's Office Aviation unit.