KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department was called to a disturbance around 3:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 900 block of Riverview.
Once at the scene, officers were informed a family member had returned to the residence after a knife assault earlier in the evening.
The suspect barricaded himself in when approached, police said.
Shawnee police assisted KCKPD by sending the department's K-9 to the scene.
However, when officers entered the home to arrest the suspect, the K-9 was stabbed.
KCKPD said the K-9 was taken to an area veterinarian and is expected to fully recover.
“We are grateful that K9 Dagger is expected to make a full recovery. He is a valued member of our team, and we appreciate the support and well wishes as he continues to heal," Shawnee police shared in a social media post.
The suspect surrendered around 7:30 a.m. “without further incident.”
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