A bulletproof vest likely saved the life of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department K-9 struck by gunfire during a search for a suspect in Compton Wednesday.
The dog named “K9-Kjeld” but often called “Kid” by his partners was shot as Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) personnel intervened to help deputies apprehend an assault with a deadly weapon suspect near Spruce Street in Compton, the Sheriff’s Department posted on its Facebook page.
“During the course of the search, the Suspect discharged his firearm, which struck K9-Kjeld resulting in an injury,” the Sheriff’s Department stated.
The bullet was partially deflected by the K-9’s vest, the SEB posted on X , formerly Twitter Thursday.
“K-9 Kjeld is resting comfortably this morning after being shot last night during an #LASD SEB SWAT canine operation,” a portion of the post read.
The suspect was apprehended without any further altercations during Wednesday’s incident. No further details about the suspect were immediately released.