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Texas K-9 killed during SWAT standoff with suspect who threatened to ‘shoot everyone’

McKinney PD K-9 Azi was shot by a suspect who barricaded himself in a motel room; officers returned fire, fatally wounding him

MCKINNEY, Texas — A police K-9 was killed during a standoff at a McKinney motel on March 13, FOX 4 reported.

The incident began when McKinney Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting at a motel, according to the report. Responding officers found a 52-year-old woman with a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital and is stable.

The suspect barricaded himself inside a motel room, and SWAT officers were called in. During negotiations, police say the suspect threatened to “shoot everyone,” according to the report. When officers deployed a K-9, the man opened fire. Police returned fire, striking him. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

K-9 Azi was fatally shot during the exchange. Officers later held a procession outside a veterinarian’s office, where a flag-draped gurney carried the dog inside.

Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity, details on his relationship with the victim or a motive for the shooting, according to the report. The Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation. Police say there is no ongoing threat.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com