A Tacoma, Wash., police K9 died in the line of duty early Thursday morning due to injuries suffered during the pursuit of an armed homicide suspect, who also was wounded in the shootout, police said. Ronja, a 2-year-old German shepherd, and her partner, officer Jennifer Syler, responded after officers spotted the suspect driving at around 1:20 a.m. Both the suspect and Ronja sustained gunshot wounds, and at least one officer suffered minor injuries, Seattle-based Q13 Fox reported. WISCONSIN POLICE SHOOTING SUSPECT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN INDIANAThe suspect is accused of being involved in a homicide just hours before the shootout. “She sacrificed herself to save the life of her partner and her fellow officers,” the Tacoma Police Department said.

Source: Fox News August 13, 2020 23:26 UTC