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Burglary Suspect Shot Dead by Antioch Police

ANTIOCH, Calif. (AP) _ Antioch police say officers shot and killed a burglary suspect in an exchange of gunfire that also left a police dog injured.

Officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a local residence round 1:15 a.m. Friday. Lt. Leonard Orman said they went in with a K-9 and exchanged gunfire with the suspect.

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The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Orman says the dog was treated by a veterenarian and is expected to survive.

The suspect's name has not been released pending notification of family.

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