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LVMPD K9 Officer Recovers After Being Stabbed in Line of Duty

Author Ransom Garcia
NOT DIKO: A police officer K-9 unit monitors activity

Update: K9 Officer Diko, who was stabbed by a suspect last week, has been released from the hospital and is now back home with his partner, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced.

The incident occurred on July 24 when K9 officer Diko was trying to apprehend a suspect identified as Ezekiel Barnes in the 3900 block of Cambridge Street. Fortunately, the brave canine is on the road to recovery, but he will undergo reevaluation in the coming weeks before being cleared for duty again.

In the meantime, Diko is receiving lots of love, belly rubs, and treats while resting at home. We wish him a speedy and full recovery!

LVMPD K9 officer, Diko, is on the road to recovery after displaying exceptional courage in the line of duty.

In a harrowing incident, Diko was stabbed while trying to apprehend a suspect involved in a reported stabbing in the 3900 block of Cambridge Street, near Katie Avenue and Maryland Parkway according to the department.

According to a series of

K9 Diko is recovering from a stabbing incident!

On July 24, 2023, at approximately 8:32 p.m., LVMPD Dispatch received a report of a stabbing in the 3900 block of Cambridge Street. Arriving officers located a victim suffering from apparent lacerations.... pic.twitter.com/GvN8oxPitk

— LVMPD (@LVMPD) July 25, 2023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1683975259358367744%7Ctwgr%5Ef68afd86fb6f70a5fbfd71f1532e747847dee875%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox5vegas.com%2F2023%2F07%2F25%2Flas-vegas-police-k9-diko-recovering-stabbing%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tweets by the department, the incident occurred on Monday around 8:32 p.m. when officers responded to the stabbing report. A victim with lacerations was found at the scene and immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The suspect, identified as Ezekiel Barnes, 30, was located in a vehicle nearby.

As police set up a perimeter to secure the area, Barnes attempted to set the vehicle on fire, further escalating the situation. In response, Diko was deployed to apprehend Barnes, putting himself in harm’s way to protect the officers and public, a release from the police department states.

During the confrontation, Diko sustained several stab wounds while attempting to subdue the suspect. Despite the danger, the brave K9 officer showed unwavering dedication to his duty and fellow officers.

Suspect in Custody

Barnes was eventually taken into custody, thanks to the valiant efforts of Diko and the police team. Both Barnes and Diko were promptly taken to receive medical treatment for their injuries.

Ezekiel Barnes now faces serious charges, including resisting arrest with a deadly weapon, attempting to harm a police animal, and attempted arson. His reckless actions have not only endangered the public but also inflicted harm upon a loyal and courageous member of the LVMPD force.

Diko’s selfless act of bravery is a testament to the dedication and loyalty displayed by police K9 units across the country. These exceptional animals work tirelessly alongside law enforcement officers, putting their lives on the line to keep our communities safe.

As the news of Diko’s bravery spreads, the LVMPD and the community rally behind the heroic K9 officer, offering support, gratitude and well-wishes for a swift recovery.

 

Ransom Garcia is the music director and afternoon host on 1079 Coyote Country. He’s been with the station since 2017, but he’s been on the Las Vegas airwaves since 2003. Although he's Vegas Born AND Raised, Ransom also has on-air duties on sister station Kiss 95.1 in Charlotte, NC. He is also set to be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in September of 2024. Ransom writes articles about pop culture, human interests, technology, video games and anything affecting Las Vegas.

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