LASD K-9 injured in shooting during suspect search, bulletproof vest credited with absorbing the gunshot

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

COMPTON — A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department dog was shot by a suspect in Compton on Wednesday evening with its bulletproof vest absorbing the gunshot.

KCAL reported that deputies responded to the 100 block of East Spruce Street, near Willowbrook Avenue, searching for an unidentified suspect for unspecified reasons.

The suspect emerged from where they were hiding, then shot at the dog that was assisting deputies in their search for the suspect, according to KCAL.

The dog was taken to an animal hospital, where it was reported to be stable.

Deputies later arrested the suspect.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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