Overview
- A civilian reported an unknown dog attacked him and his pet and said he shot the animal at a residence on Royal Melbourne Circle, officials said.
- Responding deputies were told by an off-duty deputy that the dog was K9 Styx, an El Paso County Sheriff's Office police dog.
- K9 Styx was taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment but did not survive and the civilian received medical care for non-life-threatening injuries before visiting an urgent care facility.
- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has said the incident is under investigation and has not released information about charges or further findings.
- The case will likely prompt review of how off-duty K9s are handled and how investigators reconcile officer accounts with civilian claims as they determine next steps.