Tuesday, May 15 2012 5:47 PM EDT2012-05-15 21:47:26 GMT
A dog trainer who has worked with police canines said it's likely a Las Vegas Metro police officer felt he had no other option when he shot a K-9 dog that was biting a fellow officer. "For them to haveMore >
A dog trainer who has worked with police canines said it's likely a Las Vegas Metro police officer felt he had no other option when he shot a K-9 dog that was biting a fellow officer.More >
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -
Doctors say it's touch and go for a K-9 shot by a Metro officer Monday. It happened when the animal got confused during a police chase.
When the K-9, Marco, arrived in an emergency room, he was thought to be dead. He was brought back to life with CPR.
Marco was in pursuit of a suspect when he confused a police officer for his target, biting him. Another officer fired on Marco, hitting him in the neck.
Specialist Ryan Gershenson said his spinal cord was hit.
"His vitals are stable but at this point it's questionable whether he'll regain neurological function," he said. "His handler has been here pretty much nonstop since this occurred. The whole K-9 unit has been here."
Marco's vets said he has about a 50-50 chance of survival.
"Nothing will make us happier than to try to get him better and get him walking again," said Gershenson. "We'll just have to see what happens."
Marco's been with Metro since January, starting on patrols last month. The officer that got bit is recovering. The suspect they were pursuing is in custody.
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Thursday, June 20 2013 1:29 AM EDT2013-06-20 05:29:17 GMT
One person has died in a two-vehicle wreck in North Las Vegas. The accident occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday near Camino Al Norte and Edna Crane Avenue, just south of Ann Road. A femaleMore >
One person has died in a two-vehicle wreck in North Las Vegas. The accident occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday near Camino Al Norte and Edna Crane Avenue, just south of Ann Road. A femaleMore >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:59:30 GMT
As law enforcement steps up patrols to keep Valley roads safe, a Henderson family is seeing firsthand how tragedy can unfold in a matter of seconds. 23-year-old Erika Funtila died last week after herMore >
As law enforcement steps up patrols to keep Valley roads safe, a Henderson family is seeing firsthand how tragedy can unfold in a matter of seconds. More >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:21:14 GMT
Clark County commissioners have given the go-ahead for a preview exhibit on the site of Resort World Las Vegas. Resort World Las Vegas will be a 3,500-room, Chinese-themed hotel and casino on the LasMore >
Clark County commissioners have given the go-ahead for a preview exhibit on the site of Resort World Las Vegas. More >
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:09 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:09:13 GMT
Obesity is a problem weighing heavily on the minds of healthcare professionals for years. Now the American Medical Association has labeled the condition a disease.More >
Obesity is a problem weighing heavily on the minds of healthcare professionals for years. Now the American Medical Association has labeled the condition a disease. More >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:14:11 GMT
National Beef Packing Co., a Liberal, Kan., establishment, is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The problem was discoveredMore >
National Beef Packing Company - a Liberal, KS, establishment - is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.More >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:53:45 GMT
A Henderson man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in federal prison in connection to possession child pornography. The office of U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden said 35-year-old Richard Carl Brown wasMore >
A Henderson man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in federal prison in connection to possession child pornography.More >
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:11 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:11:38 GMT
There won't be a decision anytime soon on whether the city of North Las Vegas will use eminent domain to obtain mortgages from underwater homeowners.More >
There won't be a decision anytime soon on whether the city of North Las Vegas will use eminent domain to obtain mortgages from underwater homeowners.More >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:10:09 GMT
The National Weather Service says there is some minor damage on Grand Isle after a waterspout Wednesday afternoon. WWL-TV in New Orleans says that the Grand Isle Fire Department is reporting a powerMore >
The National Weather Service says there is some minor damage on Grand Isle after a waterspout Wednesday afternoon.More >
