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Police Dog Takes Down Fleeing Suspect Who Injured Dallas Officer

DALLAS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — A Dallas police K-9 took down a fleeing suspect who injured an officer Thursday afternoon.

Around 3:15 p.m. Nov. 28, police responded to a single-vehicle crash which subsequently turned into an assist officer call.

As an officer was attempting to detain the suspect — who has not been identified at this time — the suspect shut the vehicle door on the officer's wrist before fleeing on foot.

The police K-9 shortly apprehended the suspect and the injured officer were transported to an area hospital to be treated.

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