In a gripping and emotional turn of events, Dagger, a loyal and highly trained K-9 police dog with the Shawnee Police Department, has returned to full duty after being stabbed during a high-risk call in Kansas City, Kansas.
The courageous police dog was injured while assisting officers with an aggravated robbery case, an incident that left the department—and the public—holding their breath as he fought for his life.
After nearly a month of intensive recovery, Dagger is now back on patrol, proving that even in the face of danger, the spirit of a hero cannot be broken.
The Incident- August 5, 2025
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