Polk County Sheriff’s K-9 Ace Released to Recover at Home After Being Shot
Polk County Sheriff's K-9 Ace was released from veterinary care on Sunday to continue recovering at home after being shot by a wanted suspect.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 9, 2026 —
Polk County Sheriff’s K-9 Ace has been released from veterinary care and is now recovering at home. The canine was shot by a wanted suspect, according to information provided about the incident.
Ace was discharged from veterinary care on Sunday. The specific details regarding the incident, including the date it occurred and the identity of the suspect, were not provided. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the subsequent actions taken by law enforcement were also not detailed.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has not released further information regarding Ace’s condition or the ongoing investigation into the shooting. Information about the suspect’s apprehension or the legal proceedings that may follow was not available.
Further updates on Ace’s recovery and the resolution of the case are expected as more information becomes public.
Story summarized from the original created by Brianna Leonard on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
