JUPITER, Fla. (WSVN) — A South Florida K-9 officer is recovering after he reportedly shielded his handler from gunfire.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said Kasper was struck by a bullet during a standoff with a suspect but is expected to fully recover.
PBSO K9 Kasper took a bullet that was meant for his K9 Partner. He is currently recovering and in stable condition. pic.twitter.com/qVlXMmPbTx
— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) May 13, 2017
According to Fox 13, deputies went on to arrest 46-year-old Phillip Oshea for his alleged involvement in a shooting and robbery in Jupiter, Friday morning.
When deputies confronted Oshea, he opened fire on them, hitting Kasper as he protected his handler. Deputies returned fire, killing Oshea, who also had a warrant out for his arrest in North Carolina.
PBSO said Kasper was able to return home a day after the shooting.
K9 Casper returns home from the hospital after taking a bullet that was meant for his K9 handler. pic.twitter.com/t7Xlgwff8h
— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) May 13, 2017