Suspect bites off piece of police dog's ear during SWAT standoff, police say
K-9 Wouter recently assisted a SWAT team as officers worked to take a person into custody.
K-9 Wouter recently assisted a SWAT team as officers worked to take a person into custody. (Redondo Beach Police Department) Staff Writer Sept.
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