SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento police K-9 officer is recovering after getting stabbed during an arrest of a suspect.
According to a press release from the Sacramento Police Department, around 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, officers were attempting to contact Hans Schroeder, a suspect who had an active felony warrant for stalking and threats.
Officers attempted to contact Schroeder at his home along the 5300 block of 9th Avenue. However, he fled and as officers attempted to apprehend him, he allegedly stabbed K-9 Ranger. Schroeder was taken into custody shortly after that time.
K-9 Ranger underwent emergency surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. Schroeder was also treated for injuries he received from K-9 Ranger.
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