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Waco Teen Indicted for Unregistered Firearm in Police K9 Shooting

King, who allegedly used a Glock switch to convert the pistol to fully automatic fire, could face a decade behind bars if convicted.

Overview

  • During a May 28 pursuit on Homan Avenue, officers deployed K9 Andor when King allegedly fired three rounds at the dog, hitting it twice in the neck and once in the chest.
  • Andor survived the life-threatening wounds but will be medically retired due to the severity of its injuries.
  • King was arrested at the scene and remains held in McLennan County Jail on bonds totaling over $2.5 million.
  • The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Waco Police Department jointly investigated the incident leading to the federal grand jury indictment.
  • In addition to the federal charge, King faces state counts including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and interference with a police service animal.