An Adams County, Colorado Sheriff's K-9 rescued a deputy who was fighting with a suspect.
K-9 Lex and his handler responded to a trespassing call in the Shaw Heights neighborhood in the area of 4700 West 89th Place around 1 a.m. on Aug. 5 when the incident occurred, according to KCNC-TV.
As the deputy spoke to a man officials identified as Gabriel Steven Garcia, the man jumped a fence to get away. As the deputy chased after him, he became separated from his K-9, and began fighting with the suspect.
During the struggle, Lex unlatched the gate with his paw and came to the deputy's aid, helping apprehend the suspect.
Garcia has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault and is being held on $500,000 bond. His next court appearance is set for 2 p.m. on Aug. 31.
Lex is a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois who has been with the department since February 2015 and is a certified narcotics and police patrol dog with the Colorado Police Canine Association and National Police Canine Association.
