NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF) – The younger of two K-9 Officers for the North Richland Hills Police Department is recovering after being shot on duty Monday night.
Police said Tuesday Koba underwent surgery after being shot while chasing a suspect who fired shots at Police.
“Right now we’re just glad he’s with us,” Sergeant Melissa Andrews said.
The department is hopeful Koba will make a full recovery and is thankful for support from the community after it was learned the K-9 was shot.
“The support our community gives to us is always there,” Andrews added.
The suspect was also shot and was taken to a local hospital.
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