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Coverage dated September 25, 2026

Suspect bites off part of Southern California police dog’s ear

Headline from KTLA Los Angeles

A Southern California police dog had part of his ear bitten off by an armed suspect during a recent barricade situation in Los Angeles County, according to authorities. “K-9 Wouter recently assisted our SWAT team in Wilmington as officers worked to take a dangerous, wanted felon into custody,” the R…

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  1. KTLA Los Angeles

    Suspect bites off part of Southern California police dog’s ear (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    A Southern California police dog had part of his ear bitten off by an armed suspect during a recent barricade situation in Los Angeles County, according to authorities. “K-9 Wouter recently assisted our SWAT team in Wilmington as officers worked to take a dangerous, wanted felon into custody,” the R…

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Suspect bites off piece of police dog's ear during SWAT standoff, police say (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    A barricaded suspect bit off part of a police dog's ear during an incident in Redondo Beach, police said.

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