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LASD K-9 stable after Compton shooting
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department K9 is in stable condition after being shot in Compton.
COMPTON, Calif. - A Los Angeles County K9 officer was recovering after being shot in Compton.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department initially responded to a call in the 100 block of Spruce Street a little after 6:15 p.m. Wednesday to search for a suspect armed with a gun.
The suspect opened fire, hitting the K9 officer "Kjeld." Thankfully, the dog was wearing a bulletproof vest when he got shot.
The suspect was placed in custody and "Kjeld" was treated and released from a veterinarian's hospital.
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K9 officer shot in Compton
A Los Angeles County K9 officer was shot in Compton. The dog was wearing a bulletproof vest when he got shot.
The LASD provided an update and said the officer was in stable condition.