Southern Utah K-9 and carjacking suspect injured during shootout near St. George
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah – A Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 has been shot in the line of duty during a carjacking and shootout near St. George overnight.
Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 Tess, a Belgium Malinois, treated by Deputy Mike Graf. Courtesy: Las Vegas Metro Police Dept.
The carjacking suspect was also shot during the incident.
According to the St. George News, a carjacking at a gas station led to a shootout in a Santa Clara neighborhood.
Both the K-9, Tess, and the suspect underwent surgery Wednesday. Later Wednesday afternoon Tess was released from the vet’s office and cleared to come back home. She is expected to recover fully within about six weeks.
The St. George News reported the quarrel commenced when police were called about a man throwing things at the Mira Monte Sinclair Station at three hundred eighty six N. Bluff St. at about eleven p.m. Tuesday.
Officers said the suspect took a white truck by force, a truck that just happened to have an AR-15 onslaught rifle in it.
The suspect crashed the truck nearby at one thousand five hundred W. One thousand two hundred fifty N., Washington County Critical Incident Task Force Investigations Director Barry Golding told the St. George News.
“The result of the crash, I think, disabled that truck to where he couldn’t drive it,” Golding told the St. George News. “So then, he took a 2nd truck, which was very similar – it was a white full-sized truck so, now, the police are looking for a white truck and just coincidentally, he happens to find another white truck.”
The suspect crashed the 2nd truck near two thousand two hundred ninety eight Santa Clara Drive.
“He’s coming up this road, he hits a tree then he bounces off, comes over, takes out a light post and then, basically, went through a garage and finishes up in the backyard of the residence here,” Golding said.
A carjacking at a St. George gas station late Tuesday night led to a police shootout in a Santa Clara neighborhood that resulted a police K-9 and the carjacking suspect being shot. | Photo by Michael Durrant, St. George News
Officers sent out the K-9, the suspect shot the dog and then officers fired at the suspect, hitting him numerous times in the lower half of his figure.
The bullet hit K-9 Tess, a 7-year-old Belgium Malinois treated by Deputy Mike Graf, going in her mouth and out her neck.
She was taken to a local vet who determined it would be best for Tess to be flown to an experienced in Las Vegas to go through treatment.
In a gracious act, the Las Vegas K-9 unit agreed to shut down a busy Las Vegas intersection so Tess’ helicopter could land directly in front of the clinic.
K9 Tess recovering after surgery. Photo courtesy Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Later Wednesday, the sheriff’s office stated that Tess had been released from the vet and was cleared to come back home with her handler. She is expected to make a total recovery within six weeks.
A GoFundMe page has been established to assist with the costs of Tess’ medical care.
Donations can also be sent directly to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Such donations should specify they are for the “Sheriffs Deputy K9 Donation”, which is a trust account already established for donors to the department’s K9 program.
The St. George News reported the suspect is a man in his 50s, possibly from Hurricane, Utah.
His identity has not been released at this time.
K-9 Tess was the 2nd dog to join the Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 unit back in 2014.
Southern Utah K-9 and carjacking suspect injured during shootout near St
Southern Utah K-9 and carjacking suspect injured during shootout near St. George
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah – A Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 has been shot in the line of duty during a carjacking and shootout near St. George overnight.
Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 Tess, a Belgium Malinois, treated by Deputy Mike Graf. Courtesy: Las Vegas Metro Police Dept.
The carjacking suspect was also shot during the incident.
According to the St. George News, a carjacking at a gas station led to a shootout in a Santa Clara neighborhood.
Both the K-9, Tess, and the suspect underwent surgery Wednesday. Later Wednesday afternoon Tess was released from the vet’s office and cleared to comeback home. She is expected to recover fully within about six weeks.
The St. George News reported the quarrel commenced when police were called about a man throwing things at the Mira Monte Sinclair Station at three hundred eighty six N. Bluff St. at about eleven p.m. Tuesday.
Officers said the suspect took a white truck by force, a truck that just happened to have an AR-15 brunt rifle in it.
The suspect crashed the truck nearby at one thousand five hundred W. One thousand two hundred fifty N., Washington County Critical Incident Task Force Investigations Director Barry Golding told the St. George News.
“The result of the crash, I think, disabled that truck to where he couldn’t drive it,” Golding told the St. George News. “So then, he took a 2nd truck, which was very similar – it was a white full-sized truck so, now, the police are looking for a white truck and just coincidentally, he happens to find another white truck.”
The suspect crashed the 2nd truck near two thousand two hundred ninety eight Santa Clara Drive.
“He’s coming up this road, he hits a tree then he bounces off, comes over, takes out a light post and then, basically, went through a garage and completes up in the backyard of the residence here,” Golding said.
A carjacking at a St. George gas station late Tuesday night led to a police shootout in a Santa Clara neighborhood that resulted a police K-9 and the carjacking suspect being shot. | Photo by Michael Durrant, St. George News
Officers sent out the K-9, the suspect shot the dog and then officers fired at the suspect, hitting him numerous times in the lower half of his figure.
The bullet hit K-9 Tess, a 7-year-old Belgium Malinois treated by Deputy Mike Graf, going in her mouth and out her neck.
She was taken to a local vet who determined it would be best for Tess to be flown to an accomplished in Las Vegas to fall under treatment.
In a gracious act, the Las Vegas K-9 unit agreed to shut down a busy Las Vegas intersection so Tess’ helicopter could land directly in front of the clinic.
K9 Tess recovering after surgery. Pic courtesy Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Later Wednesday, the sheriff’s office stated that Tess had been released from the vet and was cleared to comeback home with her handler. She is expected to make a total recovery within six weeks.
A GoFundMe page has been established to assist with the costs of Tess’ medical care.
Donations can also be sent directly to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Such donations should specify they are for the “Sheriffs Deputy K9 Donation”, which is a trust account already established for donors to the department’s K9 program.
The St. George News reported the suspect is a man in his 50s, possibly from Hurricane, Utah.
His identity has not been released at this time.
K-9 Tess was the 2nd dog to join the Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 unit back in 2014.
Southern Utah K-9 and carjacking suspect injured during shootout near St
Southern Utah K-9 and carjacking suspect injured during shootout near St. George
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah – A Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 has been shot in the line of duty during a carjacking and shootout near St. George overnight.
Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 Tess, a Belgium Malinois, treated by Deputy Mike Graf. Courtesy: Las Vegas Metro Police Dept.
The carjacking suspect was also shot during the incident.
According to the St. George News, a carjacking at a gas station led to a shootout in a Santa Clara neighborhood.
Both the K-9, Tess, and the suspect underwent surgery Wednesday. Later Wednesday afternoon Tess was released from the vet’s office and cleared to come back home. She is expected to recover fully within about six weeks.
The St. George News reported the quarrel began when police were called about a man throwing things at the Mira Monte Sinclair Station at three hundred eighty six N. Bluff St. at about eleven p.m. Tuesday.
Officers said the suspect took a white truck by force, a truck that just happened to have an AR-15 attack rifle in it.
The suspect crashed the truck nearby at one thousand five hundred W. One thousand two hundred fifty N., Washington County Critical Incident Task Force Investigations Director Barry Golding told the St. George News.
“The result of the crash, I think, disabled that truck to where he couldn’t drive it,” Golding told the St. George News. “So then, he took a 2nd truck, which was very similar – it was a white full-sized truck so, now, the police are looking for a white truck and just coincidentally, he happens to find another white truck.”
The suspect crashed the 2nd truck near two thousand two hundred ninety eight Santa Clara Drive.
“He’s coming up this road, he hits a tree then he bounces off, comes over, takes out a light post and then, basically, went through a garage and finishes up in the backyard of the residence here,” Golding said.
A carjacking at a St. George gas station late Tuesday night led to a police shootout in a Santa Clara neighborhood that resulted a police K-9 and the carjacking suspect being shot. | Photo by Michael Durrant, St. George News
Officers sent out the K-9, the suspect shot the dog and then officers fired at the suspect, hitting him numerous times in the lower half of his bod.
The bullet hit K-9 Tess, a 7-year-old Belgium Malinois treated by Deputy Mike Graf, going in her mouth and out her neck.
She was taken to a local vet who determined it would be best for Tess to be flown to an pro in Las Vegas to fall under treatment.
In a gracious act, the Las Vegas K-9 unit agreed to shut down a busy Las Vegas intersection so Tess’ helicopter could land directly in front of the clinic.
K9 Tess recovering after surgery. Pic courtesy Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Later Wednesday, the sheriff’s office stated that Tess had been released from the vet and was cleared to come back home with her handler. She is expected to make a total recovery within six weeks.
A GoFundMe page has been established to assist with the costs of Tess’ medical care.
Donations can also be sent directly to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Such donations should specify they are for the “Sheriffs Deputy K9 Donation”, which is a trust account already established for donors to the department’s K9 program.
The St. George News reported the suspect is a man in his 50s, possibly from Hurricane, Utah.
His identity has not been released at this time.
K-9 Tess was the 2nd dog to join the Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 unit back in 2014.
Southern Utah K-9 and carjacking suspect injured during shootout near St
Southern Utah K-9 and carjacking suspect injured during shootout near St. George
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah – A Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 has been shot in the line of duty during a carjacking and shootout near St. George overnight.
Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 Tess, a Belgium Malinois, treated by Deputy Mike Graf. Courtesy: Las Vegas Metro Police Dept.
The carjacking suspect was also shot during the incident.
According to the St. George News, a carjacking at a gas station led to a shootout in a Santa Clara neighborhood.
Both the K-9, Tess, and the suspect underwent surgery Wednesday. Later Wednesday afternoon Tess was released from the vet’s office and cleared to comeback home. She is expected to recover fully within about six weeks.
The St. George News reported the quarrel embarked when police were called about a man throwing things at the Mira Monte Sinclair Station at three hundred eighty six N. Bluff St. at about eleven p.m. Tuesday.
Officers said the suspect took a white truck by force, a truck that just happened to have an AR-15 brunt rifle in it.
The suspect crashed the truck nearby at one thousand five hundred W. One thousand two hundred fifty N., Washington County Critical Incident Task Force Investigations Director Barry Golding told the St. George News.
“The result of the crash, I think, disabled that truck to where he couldn’t drive it,” Golding told the St. George News. “So then, he took a 2nd truck, which was very similar – it was a white full-sized truck so, now, the police are looking for a white truck and just coincidentally, he happens to find another white truck.”
The suspect crashed the 2nd truck near two thousand two hundred ninety eight Santa Clara Drive.
“He’s coming up this road, he hits a tree then he bounces off, comes over, takes out a light post and then, basically, went through a garage and finishes up in the backyard of the residence here,” Golding said.
A carjacking at a St. George gas station late Tuesday night led to a police shootout in a Santa Clara neighborhood that resulted a police K-9 and the carjacking suspect being shot. | Photo by Michael Durrant, St. George News
Officers sent out the K-9, the suspect shot the dog and then officers fired at the suspect, hitting him numerous times in the lower half of his bod.
The bullet hit K-9 Tess, a 7-year-old Belgium Malinois treated by Deputy Mike Graf, going in her mouth and out her neck.
She was taken to a local vet who determined it would be best for Tess to be flown to an accomplished in Las Vegas to go through treatment.
In a gracious act, the Las Vegas K-9 unit agreed to shut down a busy Las Vegas intersection so Tess’ helicopter could land directly in front of the clinic.
K9 Tess recovering after surgery. Pic courtesy Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Later Wednesday, the sheriff’s office stated that Tess had been released from the vet and was cleared to come back home with her handler. She is expected to make a utter recovery within six weeks.
A GoFundMe page has been established to assist with the costs of Tess’ medical care.
Donations can also be sent directly to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Such donations should specify they are for the “Sheriffs Deputy K9 Donation”, which is a trust account already established for donors to the department’s K9 program.
The St. George News reported the suspect is a man in his 50s, possibly from Hurricane, Utah.
His identity has not been released at this time.
K-9 Tess was the 2nd dog to join the Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 unit back in 2014.