Amarillo police dog dies, apparently broke neck in training
Updated 28 mins ago
AMARILLO, TX -- A Texas police dog has died after running into a tree during a training exercise.
Amarillo police on Monday announced the death of the 5-year-old Dutch Shepherd named Bruno. A veterinarian says the 85-pound dog had external injuries indicating the animal likely broke his neck on impact.
A police statement says the accident happened Sunday morning. Bruno was running to retrieve a training aid used as a reward when he ran into a tree. The dog died at the scene.
Bruno had worked with Cpl. Kaleb McCarrell for two years and lived with the officer.
Amarillo police will arrange for the dog's burial.