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SEARCHA K-9 with the Placer County (CA) Deputy Sheriff's Office was wounded in a gunfight with a man who had gone on a shooting spree on Tuesday night. The gunman was killed in the exchange, and K-9 Eros was struck and wounded.
K-9 Eros was then transported to a veterinary facility, where he underwent surgery, which was considered to be successful.
Image courtesy of Placer County Deputy Sheriff's Association / Facebook.
A K-9 with the Placer County (CA) Deputy Sheriff's Office was wounded in a gunfight with a man who had gone on a shooting spree on Tuesday night. The gunman was killed in the exchange, and K-9 Eros was struck and wounded.
K-9 Eros was then transported to a veterinary facility, where he underwent surgery, which was considered to be successful.
The Placer County Deputy Sheriff's Association said on Facebook , "Placer County Sheriff K-9 Eros was shot tonight during the apprehension of an armed homicide suspect on a violent spree. Eros is currently undergoing surgery. He is stable and expected to survive. He's a good boy."
The association later posted an update saying, "Eros is expected to make a full recovery!"
K-9 Eros and his handler recently competed in the Western States K-9 Trial, hosted by the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office.
PCSO said on Facebook , "Competition was fierce with 28 other K9 teams in attendance, but Deputy Thompson and Eros were successful in obtaining several trophies. Eros took first place in narcotics/building search, fourth place in narcotics/vehicle search, and first place in the narcotics category overall. Eros also took first place in patrol area search and third place in the patrol category overall."
