Heroic dog survives bullet wound to the neck while taking down a criminal (17 Photos)

May 2, 2012 | In: Animals, Awesome

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: A 4-year old German Shepard named Bandit and his owner Sacramento Police Officer Gary Dahl have been on the force together since 2006. Bandit is currently one of three new K-9’s that is trained in patrol, narcotic’s detection, tracking, and article searches. Bandit is also S.W.A.T. certified. However, one day while responding to a reported home invasion buster was shot in the neck by a suspected robber while he was blocking the robber’s escape. The robber was later shot and killed by officers when he refused to drop his weapon, according to sources. Bandit had to be rushed to a veterinary hospital to treat his wonds.

Gary Dahl was emotional at times as he spoke outside the clinic as Bandit was being prepared for surgery. “He’s part of the family. He’s my partner,” Dahl said. Dahl also gave Bandit credit for taking a bullet that might have killed a colleague. “He didn’t hesitate. He did exactly what he was supposed to do and he paid a dear price for it.”

: Thankfully, Bandit was discharged from the hospital. Gary Dahl said that the residents of the area have shown an unprecedented concern and love for the dog, constantly sending flowers and dog food, and were willing to help with payment of medical bills.

: As you can see, Bandit has made a near full recovery. He has since returned to duty with Dahl.

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JLH

Great story, thats why I love the Chive.

Thank you to all that serve and protect us!!!!!!
Joe

Chuck Norris Wants his dog back…………………
amoore

In your article you said the dogs name was buster at one point, not bandit. TROLLLLIN YA BITCH ASSSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zoltron!

What an awesome story! Glad to know that Bandit is KCCO! Great story guys!
LIJay

Glad to see Bandit is making a full recovery! Ofc. Dahl, stay safe, brother.

-Jason, NY LEO
_Alisha_

Oh my God, best story ever <3
skinger

All I can say is, don't let Obama near that dog.
theMorgue77

Chive On Officer Bandit. Chive On!
Kelly

Being the sort of person who would shoot a dog takes a special type of evil. I'm so glad to hear he made it Many don't, and it breaks my heart.
Even though they are trained attack dogs, you cannot deny the loyalty and love they have for those they protect<3 #16

guesty

special type of evil? i agree. go to dogmurders.com and see what evil looks like. it often carries a badge. and google justice for cisco, see what type of evil shoots family pets.

XOXO

Officer Gary Dahl is really cute!
https://www.facebook.com/harry.h.sinner Harry H-d Sinner

great story! Now who the fuck is cutting up onions around me?!
Edaea_Sinid

I love dogs, and that's why they shouldn't do our jobs or pay for our stupidity, just because they are loyal to us.
Collin

I cried.

I love him and Ive never met him.
Tuckerdog88

WOOF, WOOF, GRRRR, RUFF……Translation……WTF else you got!? Bring it then!!!
jaco

did you mean to say buster ?
Denvrtom

KCCO LEO Dahl an Bandit! For every POS like the one that hurt Bandit, there are 2 waiting to take 'em down. THANK YOU for being part of the solution!
http://www.facebook.com/naela.mendoza Naela Mendoza

I have both a dog and a cat and i love them both to death, i try not to play favorites but, lets face it the cat would trade in my ass for a bag cat nip any day,
lylsmorr

This is too freakin awesome. Go Bandit!
Sak912

Awesome dog!!! I'm so glad we have four legged brother in blue. They have saved countless lives and injuries to officers. A lot of the time their mere presence gets the job done.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=767039120 Nesto Rox

took a bullet like a bawse. great stuff.
Poke4Life

And this is why I love this site #13
BenNotKenobi

I was never a dog person, out of fear (from very early on) mostly…but that, right there, is a heart-wrenching story, Chive. Odd, I don't like dogs but rooted for this bad-ass!!
b money

Chive on, puppy.
tommytwotime

that is gnarly!!! chive on officer dog!!!
Dr Awesome!

WTF? No one congratulating the veterinary team? CONGRATS VETS! YOU saved the day!

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