CANTON, Ohio -- Canton police arrested a suspect Monday who allegedly shot a Zanesville officer and his K-9 partner Sunday night.
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Zanesville officer Michael Schiele, 29, confronted a male on the 500 block of Indiana Street at about 8:15 p.m. Sunday.
The male, who was later identified as 19-year-old Dominick Conley, had outstanding warrants for previous misdemeanor charges, according to Zanesville police.
Schiele attempted to take Conley into custody, and a struggle began, police said.
The K-9 officer, Bosco, chased Conley as he allegedly tried to flee the scene.
Police said the suspect fired two shots; both shots hit Bosco.
Police said the suspect also fired shots at Schiele; the officer was hit once.
Schiele suffered one gunshot wound to the left-leg area.
He was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital but later was transferred Grant Medical Center. Schiele was treated and released.
Bosco was transported to Brandywine Hospital for Pets and later transported by helicopter to Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital.
Bosco was to undergo surgery Monday afternoon at Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital, according to WHIZ-TV.
WHIZ-TV said Conley was arrested by Canton police around 1 p.m. Monday afternoon.
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