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Police dog Jethro shot this morning while trying to apprehend a suspect

http://www.cleveland19.com/story/30924335/canton-k-9-officer-shot-several-times-during-early-morning-robbery

 

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CANTON, OH (WOIO) -

 

According to the Stark County Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Canton Police K-9 officer Jethro suffered several gunshot wounds early Saturday morning.

 

The staff at the animal clinic says that they working on stabilizing him and that he seems to be coming around in regards to the swelling on his brain, which was the major concern.  The swelling has gone down somewhat but is not completely gone and medical professionals are concentrating on managing Jethro's pain and keeping his blood pressure low.  He was brought in some time around 2 a.m.

It has not been confirmed exactly how many times Jethro was shot because the staff continues to look for more points of entry as he is being slowing turned in different directions as of 10 a.m.

Canton Police confirm that Jethro was responding to a burglary call at Fishers Food on Harrison Avenue when the suspect exchanged gunfire with police.

The suspect was struck in the leg during the incident and was taken to the hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening wound.

Check back for updates as they become available.

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He was hit 3 times and is currently still fighting for his life

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This next shot is truly heartwrenching

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I think they need to throw the book away on this one and give the perp the harshest penalty for this....

Just in update:

 

Jethro is now in stable condition but still with some swelling in his brain, Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Happened a few blocks North of me. Used to live on Harrison but not anymore. Glad they caught the fucker though

Not sure if the law is the same in your state, although in most places across the world a K9 is considered a police officer, so if the dog dies due to his injuries then the suspect is going to be charged with murder of a police officer. 

 

Jethro has passed away 

that really sucks i hope that bastard who shot him rots in jail for the rest of his life 

19 hours ago, CouthInk4 said:

Not sure if the law is the same in your state, although in most places across the world a K9 is considered a police officer, so if the dog dies due to his injuries then the suspect is going to be charged with murder of a police officer. 

 

Yeah, he's considered Police Officer.

I remember going to the Canton Municipal Building and City Hall back in middle school. I met a lot of great people, among them are a few that I still remember. The first person I met was Judge Frank Forchione, at the time though he was a Canton city prosecutor. He was, and still is, a very firm man, and his no-nonsense judicial practices reflect that. The second, was a Canton K-9 officer and his furry partner, who for the life of me I can not remember their names, which is regrettable. They were extremely kind, answering questions, showing off their vehicle, even allowing me to take a video of the lights. These guys are a really cool group, and it is a damn shame that this happened. Just glad to see the outpouring of community support. I will definitely be at the funeral services to honor K9 Jethro.

Edited January 11, 201610 yr by Policefreak55

I've personally met Jethro and Officer Davis. Both were absolutely great officers and Jethro was such a nice, well-behaved pup. Truly a hero and he will surely be missed. :(