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San Diego Police Officers Shoot Man Who Set K-9 on Fire, Injuring Officers and Dog
San Diego police officers fatally shot a man who set a police K-9 on fire during an incident that occurred on Monday morning in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego. The incident took place around 9 a.m. at a business located in the 4000 block of 30th Street, near El Cajon Boulevard and Oregon Street. According to the San Diego County sheriff's homicide unit, which has taken over the investigation, officers responded to a call about a man vandalizing vehicles with a metal rod. When they arrived, the man fled into a nearby business, which local news station NBC 7 reported as Adult Emporium, an adult entertainment store. Officers attempted to negotiate with the man, but he refused to exit. Police then deployed a K-9, and the man ignited an incendiary device, setting the dog on fire. The device reportedly consisted of a torch and flammable liquid. Officers shot the man as he moved toward the front door with the device, and he was pronounced dead shortly before noon after being taken to a hospital. Three officers sustained burn injuries to their hands and were treated at a local hospital before being released. The K-9 received veterinary treatment for burn injuries, though it was unclear if the dog had been released. The homicide unit will complete its investigation before the case is referred to the San Diego County district attorney's office, which will determine if the officer who shot the man is criminally liable. The San Diego Police Department will also conduct an administrative review of the officer's use of force. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Sheriff's Office at (858) 285-6330. The incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and K-9 units during high-risk encounters, as well as the potential for escalation when individuals use incendiary devices against police assets.
