"It is with tremendous sadness that I announce that a Massachusetts State Police K-9 was killed in the line of duty today," Col. Christopher Mason said. "K-9 Frankie was fatally shot today during an attempt to apprehend a wanted fugitive who had barricaded himself inside a residence."
McGuin was ordered by the deputies to stop his vehicle. He ignored the order and then intentionally charged at Dep. Adam Slusher with his vehicle, hitting the deputy with his vehicle, according to the sheriff's office.
As law enforcement officers were taking the individual into custody, an unknown male began firing at the officers from a nearby closet.
Sr. Cpl. T.J. Webb said this has been the hardest challenge he's faced, but he is still moving forward.
The marshals had information that the suspect, Andre Sterling, 35, was inside and were let in by a resident.
A Montgomery County, MD, officer was shot by a suspect after attempting to arrest the suspect for a homicide on Tuesday, police say. The officer was airlifted from the scene by a U.S. Park Police helicopter and condition is unknown.
A K-9 with the Herriman (UT) Police Department was shot and killed in a gunfight with a fugitive from justice early Friday.
Two officers working in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals were reported to be injured in a shooting in Baltimore on Wednesday, and a suspect is said to be dead following a confrontation.
Police sources said the suspect is listed in critical condition and was shot eight times.
They arrested 25 people wanted for homicide or attempted homicide, 74 people wanted for assault and 27 people wanted for drug crimes. Authorities say they recovered 140 grams of heroin, 106 grams of cocaine and $50,000 in cash in the three weeks.
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