Police dog injured after stepping on gun during Ontario robbery search

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Posted June 27, 2025 7:12 am

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A Halton Regional Police logo is shown on a vehicle in Oakville, Ont., Wednesday, Jan.18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Buchan

Halton Regional Police said one of its K9 dogs was injured after its paw touched a discarded firearm during a search investigation.

Police said the incident happened on Thursday when the dog was assisting an officer in finding discarded property in an outdoor area near Burlock Drive and Harvester Road.

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“The dog’s paw contacted a firearm which discharged resulting in the dog sustaining an injury to its foot,” police said.

The force said the dog recieved medical attention and is expcted to fully recover.

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There were no other injuries.

Two suspects were arrested in connection to the robbery.

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