Las Vegas K-9 Recovering from Stabbing by Burglary Suspect

The wounded police dog was rushed to a patrol vehicle and transported to a veterinary hospital. Police say he is recovering.

by Staff

October 17, 2023

Las Vegas K-9 Recovering from Stabbing by Burglary Suspect

Las Vegas Metro Police K-9 Raider was stabbed early Monday during the apprehension of a burglary suspect.

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Las Vegas Metro PD/X

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Las Vegas Metro Police officers say one of their K-9s is recovering at a local veterinary hospital after he was stabbed Monday.

Officers responded to a residential burglary around 5:30 Monday, police said on X (formerly Twitter). The suspect was spotted moving into a second residence. He refused to obey police commands, and K-9 Raider was deployed.

Police say the suspect, identified by authorities as 33-year-old Richard Goff, stabbed K-9 Raider.

The wounded police dog was rushed to a patrol vehicle and transported to a veterinary hospital. Police say he is recovering.

Goff was injured during his arrest and taken to a hospital for treatment. Police say that when he is released from the hospital he will be booked on charges, including attempting to kill a police animal, burglary, and resisting arrest with a weapon.

Topics:Special Units Nevada agencies K-9 Wounded Patrol Special Units

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