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Police K-9 dog killed during barricade situation at McKinney Red Roof Inn
A suspect died and a police K9 was killed Thursday afternoon, March 13, following an officer-involved shooting at a McKinney hotel, authorities said.McKinney police officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Red Roof Inn on North Central Expressway around 2:44 p.m., according to a department statement.Upon arrival, officers found a 52-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her upper body. She received medical attention at the scene before being transported to a local hospital, where she is currently in stable condition.The male suspect retreated to his hotel room and barricaded himself inside. SWAT teams and crisis negotiators established contact with the man, who reportedly threatened to “shoot everyone” during negotiations.Approximately 30 minutes later, the suspect exited his room and descended the staircase while yelling aggressively. As officers attempted to apprehend him with assistance from a police K9, the suspect displayed a firearm, prompting officers to discharge their weapons.Officers provided medical aid to the suspect at the scene before he was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The police K9, identified as “Azi,” was fatally wounded during the exchange.The Texas Rangers are now handling the investigation. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
