A Florida deputy was shot three times by an alleged burglar on March 12, according to video released by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident happened while Cpl. Matt Aitken and Sgt. Jake Viano were pursuing a burglary suspect, according to FOX 35 Orlando.
Body camera video shows that when located by deputies, the suspect shot Aitken multiple times.
Taco, the K-9 who was with the deputies, jumped on the suspect after shots were fired, according to the sheriff's office, giving Viano an opportunity to respond.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.
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A deputy in Florida was shot three times by an alleged burglar March 12, according to video released by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. (Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office)
Aitken needed surgery for injuries suffered from the shooting and is recovering.
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The incident happened while Corporal Matt Aitken and Sergeant Jake Viano were pursuing a burglary suspect, according to FOX 35. Body camera video shows that when located by deputies, the suspect shot Aitken multiple times. (Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office)
Pinellas County Sgt. Amanda Sinni said that K-9 Taco and Viano helped save Aitken's life.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Taco. (Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office)
"If it wasn’t for the heroic actions of K-9 Taco and Sergeant Viano, Corporal Aitken may not have made it out of this tragic incident alive," Sinni said.