A believed carjacker shot dead a cops dog prior to being killed in a shootout with police officers in Chicago on Wednesday, authorities state.
The killed K9 officer, Hudson, was provided a guard of honour by the Kane County Sheriff’s Office after the deadly shooting. No information were right away available about the individual who was killed.
The shooting unfolded after officers pursued the suspect through numerous Chicago suburban areas throughout numerous hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said in a declaration the man was thought of a carjacking in the residential area of Aurora. Officers attempted to pull over his taken grey Honda Accord in South Elgin, however the man repelled.
Officers ultimately stopped him at a crossway numerous miles away in the residential area of Geneva.
According to the declaration, Kane County deputies released Hudson to attempt to suppress the suspect.
The suspect took out a pistol and exchanged fire with deputies. He was struck, and required to a close-by health center where he passed away soon later on.
Hudson was captured in the crossfire and passed away, Sheriff Hain said.
“This is a big loss for us, but he’s an absolute hero to us today,” Sheriff Hain said in a video declaration published to Facebook.
Hudson had actually been called after an officer who passed away in the line of task, the constable included.
