Rockford K-9 dies after being shot, police said
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A Rockford Police Department K-9 was shot and killed Sunday night, according to authorities.
The police department said officers were called to investigate reports of a domestic situation that started on Jacqueline Drive.
The suspect, an adult man, was found shortly after in the 2900 block of 11th Street.
State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, a Rockford Police Department officer, said in a news release gunfire was exchanged and K-9 Nyx was shot and killed. The suspect was shot in the leg and his injuries are believed to be non-life threatening, Rockford police said.
No charges have been filed as of Monday morning.
The Winnebago Boone County Integrity Task Force is investigating the shooting.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Police: Rockford K-9 Nyx shot and killed
