A Laurel police officer was forced to fatally shoot a K-9 police dog belonging to the Montana Highway Patrol after it attacked a man on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The incident occurred in the 800 block of Wyoming Avenue, where the officer attempted multiple non-lethal methods to stop the attack with assistance from the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department’s Chief. However, the officer had to use his firearm to stop the attack, resulting in the death of the dog. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital by the Laurel Ambulance Service.
The Montana Highway Patrol provided a statement expressing concern for the victim and his family, wishing him a speedy recovery. The Laurel Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident, with the Montana Highway Patrol also planning to conduct its own internal investigation. No further details have been released at this time. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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