On Friday, a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department K-9 unit was airlifted to a trauma veterinary hospital after being stabbed multiple times by a suspect.
Enzo, a Belgian Malinois, was allegedly stabbed by a suspect who came out of a South Las Vegas Boulevard apartment with a knife. Enzo was bitten and stabbed by the suspect.
Enzo, 2, was deployed as a non-lethal option when the suspect approached officers with a knife.
K-9 was rushed to a veterinary hospital and then airlifted to a veterinary trauma hospital. Police say he is in stable condition.
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Enzo was airlifted to a veterinary hospital after being bitten, but is expected to survive. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
The police department said Friday that he will remain in the hospital’s intensive care unit overnight and continue treatment.
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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced Saturday that officers were giving Enzo some “TLC” after his surgery. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
In an update on Saturday, police said: “Enzo is feeling better today. The whole team is taking the time to provide him with medical care. We would like to once again thank all the skilled veterinarians who have been looking after Enzo. Thank you to VCA Decatur and Veterinary Emergency Services.” + Critical Care Center and Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center. ”
The unidentified suspect was taken into custody and is currently hospitalized in critical but stable condition with a self-inflicted stab wound.
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Enzo has been working at the police department for a year.
